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Search & Lookup tools (15 programs)

Dogpile
2
Free
Free meta-search engine
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Includes results from major search engine, Clean design, Covers the basics of search options, Provides search suggestions
CONS: Not as fast as major search engines, Does not offer personalization options
Qwant
3.8
Free
Keep your browsing activity private with Qwant
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Web content not filtered and activity not tracked, Modern design and simple layout
CONS: No unique features beside infinite scrolling, Main focus is privacy rather than function
Star Wars Search Engine
2
Free
A Welath of Information for Star Wars Fans
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Good source of information, Facts and stats to discover
CONS: Only applicable to fans, Poor grammar
Google Flights
4.1
Free
Special Web App for Travel Lovers
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Lots of great deals, Easy to navigate
CONS: Lots of adverts, Not always the lowest prices
GPS Coordinates
4.1
Free
GPS Coordinates to find your current location in latitude and longitude format and address.
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
HERE WeGo
3.9
Free
Open the door to the world around you
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Fast and easy to navigate, Impressive 3D view, Traffic and public transport info, Community-based map editor, Save maps for offline viewing, Build up collections of your favorite places
CONS: Some areas not well served with information
Zygote Body
3.7
Free
A free program for Web apps, by Zygote Media Group.
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
isoHunt
3.5
Free
Search for BitTorrent files
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Huge database, User feedback on every file
CONS: Interface is outdated
PadMapper
3.2
Free
Find apartments to rent in no time
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Lots of different filter options, Fast-loading and easily navigable, Tons of available listings to search
CONS: Some entries no longer available
Qwiki
4
Free
An information experience
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Search like a normal search engine, Attractive presentation, Opportunity to give feedback
CONS: Still being developed, Benefits of registering unclear
Google Latitude
3.7
Free
Where are your friends? Ask Google Latitude!
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Excellent privacy settings, Perfect for mobile devices, Nicely integrated with other Google services
CONS: GPS is mandatory
Bing Maps
3.5
Free
Search the globe with Microsoft's digital atlas
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Bird's eye view is great, Directions tool is well designed
CONS: Navigation needs improvement, Some errors
Bing
3.6
Free
Find anything with Microsoft's search engine
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Looks great, Fast, Excellent video and image search
CONS: Less results than Google
Google Maps
3.7
Free
Awesome online map with routing tools, street browsing and more
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Extremely easy to use, Awesome satellite imagery, Route planner with directions, Get extra layers with added information, Walk around cities with Street View
CONS: You need to be logged in to get certain functions
Google Search
3.8
Free
The giant of internet search
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Lighweight, fast interface, Excellent preferences, Instant Search, Great integration with a Google Account
CONS: Users need to be aware of privacy

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