Locate32 Alternatives

Locate32 is described as 'Is software which can be used to find files from your harddrives and other locations. It works like updatedb and locate commands in Unix based systems. In other words, it uses databases to store information about directory structures and uses these databases in searches' and is a popular File Search utility in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Locate32 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and Microsoft Outlook apps. The best Locate32 alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like Locate32 are FSearch, DocFetcher, Cling Fuzzy Finder and UltraSearch.

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  1. FileSearchEX icon
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    FileSearchEX is the no nonsense file search utility for Windows 7 and higher. It offers the simplified search interface like Windows XP yet in an updated and modern fashion. Unlike other search tools, FileSearchEX works well with limited account permissions.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. EasyGrep icon
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    EasyGrep is an easy to use Windows grep software which allows you to search within files on your computer. Supports text based searches as well as regex searches. Supports Notepad++.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Xfind icon
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    Part of the Xfile System, Xfind searches dropped files for keys you specify. When no key is given, Xfind sums block use, file sizes, and use of resource forks. Xfind can also find files for which the search key is not found.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. AndroSearch icon
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    Search INSIDE documents/files on your device like no other files manager/finder do.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • AndroSearch is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Locate32.

    • AndroSearch is Free and ProprietaryLocate32 is Free and Open Source
    • AndroSearch is LightweightLocate32 is not according to our users
  5. VX Search icon
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    VX Search is an automated, rule-based file search solution allowing one to search files by the file type, category, file name, size, location, extension, regular expressions, text and binary patterns, creation, modification and last access dates, EXIF tags, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Outlook and desktop search to help you search and find information from your files, emails and documents on your computer. Now also with a secure p2p network so you can share information and collaborate with your friends and colleagues.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
     
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    gnome-search-tool is a utility for finding files on your system. To perform a basic search, you can type a filename or a partial filename, with or without wildcards. To refine your search, you can apply additional search options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
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    Find in Files is a free web tool that can quickly find a desired information in a dozen of files right in a browser. It can search a text in PDF files by phrases or regular expressions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Find in Files (quick search text) is the most popular Web-based alternative to Locate32.

    • Find in Files (quick search text) is Free and ProprietaryLocate32 is Free and Open Source
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    Effective File Search (EFS) is a powerful but easy to use search tool. Search any files on your computer or local network with this effective software. EFS is a real replacement for the Windows Search utility. You can save a lot of time with this excellent file search tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    AIKIN is a powerful new desktop search that can find item names and content using advanced pattern recognition and semantic awareness, that doesn't require the user to always know exactly how something was named or written.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Search Text In Files is an easy-to-use file search application for your computer. Search through plain-text files and PDF files using simple queries and this tool will quickly list the requested files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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