Everything
Everything is a Windows search tool for locating files and folders by name.
What Everything is
Everything is a Windows search tool for locating files and folders by name. It builds an index of names, generally in a few seconds, and refreshes results as file systems change. The index can include local, removable, and network locations. Search syntax includes Boolean operators, wildcards, file types, and location filters. A content: function can search inside files, but content is not indexed, so those searches take longer.
Everything stores its file and folder name cache locally. The maker says the client works offline without collecting user data or telemetry. It reports that a fresh Windows 11 installation with about 250,000 files uses about 35 MB of RAM and less than 14 MB of disk space. The HTTP Server plug-in enables browser access, while ETP/FTP supports access through Everything or an FTP client. The HTTP server uses Basic authentication without TLS, and the maker advises against exposing it directly to the internet. NTFS indexing requires the Everything service or running the program as administrator. The basic Windows search plan is free; business and enterprise use requires a site license.
Good
- Builds a filename index in a few seconds.
- Updates results as file systems change.
- Searches local, removable, and network locations.
- Runs offline without telemetry, according to the maker.
- Freeware plan costs nothing.
Watch out
- Content searches are slower because content is not indexed.
- NTFS indexing requires the service or administrator access.
- HTTP server lacks TLS.
- Business and enterprise use requires a site license.
Who it suits
Everything suits Windows users who want quick filename searches across local, removable, or network locations. Organizations managing indexes for multiple clients can consider Everything Server, which supports user accounts and Group Policy.
Verdict
Everything focuses on fast filename search, with flexible filters and live index updates. The free client is for Windows; organizations need a site license for business or enterprise use.
Plans and prices
From Everything's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Everything (Freeware) | Free | Windows file and folder search |
| Annual Site License — 10 Clients | $49 a year | Up to 10 clients · Email support · Unlimited updates · $49 USD / year |
| Annual Site License — 100 Clients | $75 a year | Up to 100 clients · Email support · Unlimited updates · $75 USD / year |
| Annual Site License — 1000 Clients | $99 a year | Up to 1000 clients · Email support · Unlimited updates · $99 USD / year |
| Perpetual Site License — 10 Clients | $299, paid once | Up to 10 clients · Email support for 10 years · Unlimited updates · License key never expires · $299 USD |
| Perpetual Site License — 100 Clients | $449, paid once | Up to 100 clients · Email support for 10 years · Unlimited updates · License key never expires · $449 USD |
| Perpetual Site License — 1000 Clients | $599, paid once | Up to 1000 clients · Email support for 10 years · Unlimited updates · License key never expires · $599 USD |
The facts
Each one read from Everything's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Content search
- It can search file content with the content: function, but content is not indexed and searching it is slow.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Disk and memory
- The maker says a fresh Windows 11 installation with about 250,000 files uses about 35 MB of RAM and less than 14 MB of disk space.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Indexing
- It indexes file and folder names and generally builds its database in a few seconds.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- NTFS indexing requires the Everything service or running Everything as administrator.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Live updates
- Everything monitors file systems for changes and updates search results in real time.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Network access
- The HTTP Server plug-in lets users search and access files from a web browser, while ETP/FTP lets users access files from Everything or an FTP client.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline and telemetry
- The support page lists Everything as running entirely offline with no user data collection and no telemetry.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The client stores its file and folder name cache locally and the maker says this data is not sent remotely.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Everything is a Windows search engine that locates files and folders by filename instantly.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Search tools
- Search syntax supports boolean operators, wildcards, file types, and location filters.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Server security
- The HTTP server uses Basic authentication without TLS, and the maker advises against exposing it directly to the internet.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Server plans
- Everything Server manages indexes for thousands of clients and supports user accounts and Group Policy; business and enterprise use requires a site license.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Trial and support
- A 30-day trial license key is available by request, and server site licenses include priority email support per the enterprise page.checked 9 Oct 2026
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