HoudahSpot AlternativesFile Search Utilities and other similar apps like HoudahSpot

HoudahSpot is described as 'Advanced File Search Utility for Mac OS X' and is a File Search utility in the file management category. There are more than 25 alternatives to HoudahSpot for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, SaaS, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best HoudahSpot alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like HoudahSpot are Cling Fuzzy Finder, Finder, Filezo and FileSeek.

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  1. Everything icon

    Everything

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    An administrative tool that finds files and folders by filename instantly, displaying all files on local or network drives. Supports filters, 19 languages, portable usage, lightweight resource consumption, no tracking, and dark mode.

    115 Everything alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Locate files and folders by name instantly.
     
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    Comments about Everything as an Alternative to HoudahSpot
    Dave Land
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    HoudahSpot is MacOS-only. Everything is Windows-only. Not. Even. Close.

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    • Everything is the most popular Windows alternative to HoudahSpot.

    • Everything is the most popular free alternative to HoudahSpot.

    • Everything is Free and ProprietaryHoudahSpot is Paid and Proprietary
    • Everything is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHoudahSpot is not according to our users
  2. Cling Fuzzy Finder icon

    Cling Fuzzy Finder

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    Instant fuzzy find any file, act on it in the same instant.

    57 Cling Fuzzy Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to HoudahSpot.

    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is the most popular Open Source alternative to HoudahSpot.

    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is Free and Open SourceHoudahSpot is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is Privacy focused, Minimalistic and LightweightHoudahSpot is not according to our users
  4. Finder icon

    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    141 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Copernic Desktop Search

    Indexes and quickly searches over 170 file types and emails, including attachments and multimedia files, on desktops, external and network drives, as well as cloud environments, offering sub-second results and a 75,000 file index...

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  6. Filezo icon

    Filezo

     107 likes
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    Filezo (Formerly known as RecentX) is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders & programs. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster.

    298 Filezo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Filezo is the most popular commercial alternative to HoudahSpot.

    • Filezo is Paid and ProprietaryHoudahSpot is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. FileSeek icon

    FileSeek

     24 likes
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    FileSeek is an easy-to-use file search app that includes advanced functionality for power users! Search through files using simple queries or regular expressions. You can even sync your search settings between computers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. SupaSidebar icon

    SupaSidebar

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    Lightning-fast sidebar for macOS. Access your files, folders, and websites instantly with keyboard shortcuts and smart organization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Path Finder icon

    Path Finder

     56 likes
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    Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.

    50 Path Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Anytxt Desktop Search icon

    Anytxt Desktop Search

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    AnyTXT Searcher is a powerful local data full-text search engine, just like a local disk Google search engine. It is your ideal desktop search tool.

    69 Anytxt Desktop Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Anytxt Desktop Search as an Alternative to HoudahSpot
    Dave Land
    Negative
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    HoudahSpot is for MacOS. Anytxt Desktop Search is not.

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    • Anytxt Desktop Search is Free and ProprietaryHoudahSpot is Paid and Proprietary
    • Anytxt Desktop Search is LightweightHoudahSpot is not according to our users
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    FileMinutes

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    Work smarter with files on macOS with fast search, easy navigation, and integrated file actions all in one apps.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Spotlight icon

    Spotlight

     22 likes
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    Spotlight is the system-wide desktop search feature built into Apple's OS X operating system since version 10.4 (Tiger). Backed by an index of all items and files on the system, it's designed to allow the user to quickly locate a wide variety of items on the computer...

    90 Spotlight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Monarch Launcher icon

    Monarch Launcher

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    Designed for beginners and professionals alike, Monarch is a command center that makes it easier than ever to switch apps, run calculations, search clipboard history, take notes and more with only a single hotkey. No complicated setup or configuration required.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Copernic Desktop Search icon

    Copernic Desktop Search

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    Indexes and quickly searches over 170 file types and emails, including attachments and multimedia files, on desktops, external and network drives, as well as cloud environments, offering sub-second results and a 75,000 file index size limit in the free version.

    83 Copernic Desktop Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Copernic Desktop Search screenshot 1
     
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