Search & Lookup tools (71 programs)

1. 

   Everything

   • 4.5

   • Free

   A free search tool for Windows

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Free to download and use, Works very fast, Searches data efficiently, Option to customize features

   CONS: Occasional crashes
2. 

   Ava Find

   • 4

   • Free

   Advanced PC-based scout bot for personal use

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: The basic version of this software is free to download and install., Ava Find instantly displays the sizes of all highlighted folders.

   CONS: The last software update occurred as far back as 2009., Access to advanced features will require a one-time purchase.
3. 

   SearchMyFiles

   • 3.6

   • Free

   Feature rich freeware alternative to Windows search

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Lots of search options, Free, No installation necessary

   CONS: Searching big drives can take time
4. 

   Bluetooth Version Finder

   • 4.8

   • Free

   Identify Bluetooth version

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Lightweight, Completely free, Acquire Bluetooth information instantly, Saves time and effort

   CONS: Do nothing other than display Bluetooth device information
5. 

   Torrent Search

   • 3.1

   • Free

   Search for torrents for free

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Advanced search algorithm, Clean and simple interface, Provides accurate results, Allows additional search plugins

   CONS: Downloading torrents takes ages, No frequent program updates, Does not integrate a download manager
6. 

   Agent Ransack

   • 4.2

   • Free

   A free Software utilities program for Windows

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
7. 

   Windows Search

   • 3.3

   • Free

   Easily find any document on your computer or network

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows

   PROS: Searches across networks, Good tool for network managers, Outlook searches impressive

   CONS: Desktop searches slower than Google Desktop, Network searches can be slow
8. 

   AnyTXT Searcher

   • 4.4

   • Free

   A free app for Windows, by anytxt

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
9. 

   UltraFileSearch Lite

   • 4

   • Free

   UltraFileSearch Lite

   License

   Free Download

   Language

   English

   Platform

   windows
10. 

    Index Your Files

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Powerful local search that catalogs your entire hard-drive

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
11. 

    XSearch

    • 4.5

    • Free

    Efficient local search for your computer

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
12. 

    FileLocator Pro

    • 5

    • Trial version

    Fast advanced file search utility that supports regular expressions

    License

    Trial version Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
13. 

    grepWin

    • 5

    • Free

    Find any of your files

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Sophisticated alternative for Windows file explorer, Tons of search filters and options, Simple and straightforward interface, Free and open-source program

    CONS: No way to explort the results
14. 

    Hddb File Search

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Fast file search tool for Windows

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
15. 

    Super Finder XT

    • 3.7

    • Free

    Powerful file search tool that improves upon the Windows default search

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Configurable, Efficient search tool, Fairly lightweight

    CONS: Slower than indexing search tools
16. 

    DocFetcher

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Search for specific text inside documents

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Fast indexing, Support for many formats

    CONS: PDF doesn't work properly
17. 

    Fluent Search

    • 5

    • Free

    Search for anything

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: Highly customizable, Various convenient search options, Efficiently look for anything, Supports screen searching

    CONS: Less optimized than Everything
18. 

    Copernic Desktop Search Home

    • 3.8

    • Free

    Search Engine Interface for Personal Computers

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows

    PROS: No online connection is required to register this product., A support team is available; even for those using the free version of this software.

    CONS: The graphics in PowerPoint files are unable to be displayed., There is no media player to preview video and audio files.
19. 

    FileSearchy

    • 5

    • Free

    FileSearchy

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows
20. 

    Large Files and Folders Finder

    • 4.8

    • Free

    Find large files and folders on your computer, tablet, phone and free up disk space.

    License

    Free Download

    Language

    English

    Platform

    windows