ProFind AlternativesFile Search Utilities and other similar apps like ProFind

ProFind is described as 'Provides fast and complete searches of any disk, beneath an elegant and extremely powerful interface' and is a File Search utility in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ProFind for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, SaaS and GNOME apps. The best ProFind alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like ProFind are Cling Fuzzy Finder, SupaSidebar, FileSeek and FileMinutes.

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  1. Everything icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Everything is the most popular Windows alternative to ProFind.

    • Everything is the most popular free alternative to ProFind.

    • Everything is Free and ProprietaryProFind is Paid and Proprietary
    • Everything is Privacy focusedProFind is not according to our users
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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
     
    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to ProFind.

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

    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is Free and Open SourceProFind is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cling Fuzzy Finder is Privacy focused and MinimalisticProFind is not according to our users
  3. SupaSidebar icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. FileSeek icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. FileMinutes icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • FileMinutes is the most popular commercial alternative to ProFind.

    • FileMinutes is Paid and ProprietaryProFind is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Spotlight icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Findr icon
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    AI-powered search that works across apps. Get instant answers to all questions with references to your app sources.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Findr is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to ProFind.

    • Findr is Freemium and ProprietaryProFind is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Scherlokk icon
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    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

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Hook icon
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    Instantly access the information you need, without searching. Whether it’s in the Finder, email, on the web, in the cloud, a version-control system, almost anywhere. Link and retrieve it with Hook.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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