Kestrel Alternatives

Apps similar to Kestrel include Everything, which is free. Other options are Double Commander, Spacedrive, Dolphin File Manager and FSearch. You're spoiled for choice with File Search Utilities like Kestrel: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. WizFile icon
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    WizFile is a rapid file search utility. Search for files on your hard drive by name and get the results almost instantly.

    31 WizFile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. XSearch icon
     13 likes

    XSearch is a free search tool that with more features that Windows Search didn't provided. It can search files on your computer in high speed. When searching for special words in files, you can specify the words option such as "Any of the words", "All of the...

    82 XSearch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Indexed search tool enabling file and email discovery across local, shared, and network paths. Supports Office, PDF, and web formats. Outlook integration with preview windows and search result highlights. Features include filters, customizable indexing, and enterprise support.

    95 Lookeen Desktop Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Outlook
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  4. FileSeek icon
     24 likes

    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.

    91 FileSeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. GNOME Commander icon
     23 likes

    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    93 GNOME Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Xfe icon
     22 likes

    X File Explorer (Xfe) is an MS-Explorer or Commander like file manager for X. It is based on the popular, but discontinued, X Win Commander, originally developed by Maxim Baranov.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
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  7. Find Any File icon
     17 likes

    Find Any File searches your local disks for files by name, creation or modification date, size, or type and creator code (not by content, though). As there are other tools with a similar search operation, here are the special features unique to Find Any File:

    92 Find Any File alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Scherlokk icon
     6 likes

    Performs high-speed file searches using a proprietary engine across built-in, portable, and network drives, including hidden and non-indexed files, supports detailed result filtering, provides file comparison, hex editing, autosave, advanced sorting, and multitasking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Bennu icon
     1 like

    A Linux file manager that takes file operations seriously. Written in Rust and built around multi-column browsing, background tasks, indexed search, and content previews.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Fedora
    • Wayland
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  10. Youta icon
     1 like

    Lightweight audio player for YouTube (and many others), podcasts, radio and local files, with terminal and desktop interfaces.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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