RecentX AlternativesFile Search Utilities & Application Launchers like RecentX

RecentX is described as 'Innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs, websites & clipboard history. It automatically remembers your favorite & recent items so that you can launch them even faster' and is a very popular File Search utility in the file management category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RecentX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best RecentX alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like RecentX are CopyQ, Ditto, TagSpaces and Flow Launcher.

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  1. Everything icon

    Everything

     1183 likes
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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.

    111 Everything alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Locate files and folders by name instantly.

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Instant results
    3.  Fast file and folder search
    4.  Support for regular expressions
    5.  Quick search
    6.  Monitor File Changes
    7.  Portable
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Exclude files and folders
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Search-in-files
    12.  No registration required

    Everything VS RecentX

     
    Comments about Everything as an Alternative to RecentX
    Guest
    Negative •Apr 7, 2017
    -1

    Tagging option is not available.

    RecentX Icon
    Everything icon

    • Most users think Everything is a great RecentX alternative.

    • Everything is the most popular Windows alternative to RecentX.

    • Everything is the most popular free alternative to RecentX.

    • Everything is Free and ProprietaryRecentX is Paid and Proprietary
    • Everything is LightweightRecentX is not according to our users
  2. CopyQ icon

    CopyQ

     307 likes
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    Multi-Platform Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features.

    117 CopyQ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    CopyQ screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Clipboard monitoring
    2.  Image copy
    3.  Copy & paste actions
    4.  Notifications
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Tag based
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Portable
    9.  Image Preview

    CopyQ VS RecentX

     
    Comments about CopyQ as an Alternative to RecentX
    Guest
    Negative •Apr 24, 2020
    1

    Clipboard manager, not a launcher

    RecentX Icon
    CopyQ icon

    • CopyQ is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to RecentX.

    • CopyQ is the most popular Open Source alternative to RecentX.

    • CopyQ is Free and Open SourceRecentX is Paid and Proprietary
    • CopyQ is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightRecentX is not according to our users
  4. Ditto icon

    Ditto

     401 likes
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    Ditto is an extension to the standard windows clipboard. It saves each item placed on the clipboard allowing you access to any of those items at a later time.

    120 Ditto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Ditto allows you to easily view and search past entries

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Clipboard monitoring
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Auto-delete

    Ditto VS RecentX

     
    Comments about Ditto as an Alternative to RecentX
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    AltDelete
    Negative •Jan 15, 2023
    0

    This program doesn't belong here. It's a great little program but doesn't belong here.

    stephe
    Positive •Feb 12, 2024
    0

    RecentX has multiple features-- one of which is a clipboard manager. Ditto is a far superior alternative for that one feature.

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 24, 2020
    1

    Clipboard manager, not a launcher

    RecentX Icon
    Ditto icon

    • Some users think Ditto is a great RecentX alternative, some don't.

    • Ditto is Free and Open SourceRecentX is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ditto is Lightweight and CustomizableRecentX is not according to our users
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  6. TagSpaces icon

    TagSpaces

     231 likes
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    TagSpaces is privacy aware, cross-platform file browser with note-taking capabilities. It helps you organize your files and folders with tags and colors.

    97 TagSpaces alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Cross-platform file tagging

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  File Search
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Web Clipper
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

    TagSpaces VS RecentX

     

    • TagSpaces is the most popular Android, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to RecentX.

    • TagSpaces is Freemium and Open SourceRecentX is Paid and Proprietary
    • TagSpaces is Privacy focusedRecentX is not according to our users
  7. Flow Launcher icon

    Flow Launcher

     63 likes
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    Dedicated to make your workflow flow more seamlessly. Aimed at being more than an app launcher, it searches, integrates and expands on functionalities. Flow will continue to evolve, designed to be open and built with the community at heart.

    38 Flow Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Flow Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  File Search
    4.  Indexed search
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  No Tracking

    Flow Launcher VS RecentX

     
  8. Listary icon

    Listary

     276 likes
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    Listary is a revolutionary search utility for Windows that makes finding your files and launching applications blazing fast, for casual and power users alike!.

    114 Listary alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • File Explorer
    Global Search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Fast file and folder search
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  File Search
    5.  Application Launchers
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Quick Switch
    10.  Content Searching
    11.  Portable
    12.  Fuzzy Finder

    Listary VS RecentX

     
  10. Alfred icon

    Alfred

     295 likes
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    Alfred is a productivity application for macOS, which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords and text expansion. Search your Mac and the web, and control your Mac using custom actions with the Powerpack.

    127 Alfred alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Alfred screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Workflow Automation
    4.  File Search
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync

    Alfred VS RecentX

     

    • Alfred is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to RecentX.

    • Alfred is Freemium and ProprietaryRecentX is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Keypirinha icon

    Keypirinha

     212 likes
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    A lightning fast and flexible keystroke launcher for Windows. No installation required (portable). Extensible with Python3 plugins.

    155 Keypirinha alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    smart search

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Configurable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Application Launchers
    5.  File Search
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Calculus solving

    Keypirinha VS RecentX

     
  12. Planck icon

    Planck

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    Access your entire clipboard history across all devices with Planck. Enjoy seamless real-time sync, end-to-end encryption, and offline functionality for secure and efficient data management. Planck supports multiple platforms, ensuring continuous productivity.

    64 Planck alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Planck screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Universal clipboard
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  No registration required
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Cross-Platform
    12.  Clipboard monitoring

    Planck VS RecentX

     
  13. CopyCat Clipboard icon

    CopyCat Clipboard

     20 likes
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    CopyCat Clipboard simplifies your copying-pasting. Just copy once, and see the magic unfold across all your devices and platform.

    71 CopyCat Clipboard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CopyCat Clipboard screenshot 1

    Top CopyCat Clipboard Features

    1.  AES-256 Encryption
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cross-device syncing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Sync with Google Drive
    11.  Cross-Platform

    CopyCat Clipboard VS RecentX

     
  14. Raycast icon

    Raycast

     47 likes
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    Raycast lets you control your tools with a few keystrokes. It’s designed to keep you focused.

    65 Raycast alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    Raycast screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Application Launchers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  File Search
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  AI-Powered

    Raycast VS RecentX

     
  15. DocFetcher icon

    DocFetcher

     124 likes
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    DocFetcher is a portable German/English open source desktop search application. It allows you search the contents of documents on your computer. - You can think of it as Google for your local document repository.

    125 DocFetcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Filter panel and preview panel enabled

    Top DocFetcher Features

    1.  Search-in-files
    2.  File content indexing
    3.  Indexed search
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  Content Searching
    6.  Portable
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  Reads odt files
    10.  Network Scanner
    11.  Search in Archives

    DocFetcher VS RecentX

     
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