Spotlight Alternatives

Spotlight is described as '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' and is a application launcher in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Spotlight for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Spotlight alternative is Everything, which is free. Other great apps like Spotlight are Flow Launcher, Alfred, Vicinae and Raycast.

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  1. Optain icon
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    Optain is an AI-powered app that analyzes PC usage in real-time, offering optimized pop-ups and gestures. It enhances workflows by mapping hotkeys and customizing UIs, boosting user productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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    Advanced Recent Access is designed to see more properties of your recent used resources (files and directories). Key features: can see more properties of the recent resources, such as path, size, type, date modified and date created. And more.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Catapult allows you to easily launch apps, open files and do basic calculations with a keyboard-driven user interface. Custom plugins and themes can be loaded dynamically.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. Folder Peek icon
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    Folder Peek lets you put one or more folders in the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Smartclip icon
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    Smartclip is a versatile tool designed to streamline workflows by offering quick access to various utilities through a user-friendly interface. Similar to popular application launchers like Apple's Spotlight, Celebro, and Albert, Smartclip goes beyond basic search functions...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Salmon icon
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    Salmon - Spotlight for Finder. Powerful search tool for files and folders with support for multiple selection. Powerful @modifiers to filter and sort.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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