Top 15 HoudahSpot Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

HoudahSpot is an advanced file search tool for Mac.

Use HoudahSpot to locate hard-to-find files and keep frequently used files within reach. HoudahSpot builds upon Spotlight, which comes preinstalled with OS X. It makes Spotlight both more powerful and easier to use.

Start with a simple search. Refine it by adding and combining criteria. Quickly sort through search results. Add columns. Apply filters. Preview files and text matches.

1. Archivarius 3000

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2. Search GT

Search GT Fully integrated with Windows Explorer, Search GT is a light and fast replacement for Windows built-in file search engine that parses the MFT instead of indexing files in the background. This results in a negligible footprint on system performance and in always up-to-date search results.Search GT also features customizable search......

3. Search and Replace

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4. Hddb File Search

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5. iFileX

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6. EasyFind

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7. ANGRYsearch

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8. FileSearchEX

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9. UtilStudio Disk Space Finder

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10. Advanced File Finder

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11. AndroSearch

AndroSearch Search INSIDE documents/files on your device like no other files manager/finder do.Featuring sub second, full text, Desktop Search in files content, and over apps names and description.KEY FEATURES:- Files Search - by name, extension, and full text search inside PDF, MS OFFICE, and Open Office.- Recently Modified Files View -......

12. Scherlokk

Scherlokk Scherlokk is a lightning fast file search utility build for precise and reliable search of every file which meets the search criteria. Music, pictures, bookmarks, documents, etc can be found quickly and easily. Search can be made on any kind of build in volume, portable volume (pendrives, memory cards, USB......

13. DFind

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14. Leap

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15. Conjure

Conjure A fast, lightweight, customizable search alternative for Windows 7 that also allows for deletion and renaming. Easily locate files on mapped network drives using Conjure, expedite your searches by including folders you need and excluding ones you never use. One key combination yields access to a powerful and intuitive search......