Agent Ransack
6.6#4 in desktop search software$20 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitAgent Ransack vs dtSearch Desktop
dtSearch Desktop
6.2#14 in desktop search softwareFrom $1,225 a yearWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Agent Ransack | dtSearch Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, United Kingdom | The company's ordering information lists its address as 6852 Tulip Hill Terrace, Bethesda, Maryland 20816. |
| Purpose | Agent Ransack is a file search tool for finding files on a PC or network drives. | dtSearch Desktop provides instant searching of desktop-accessible files. |
| Support | The free Lite option includes no support, while the paid support options provide 12 months of technical support. | A Desktop license includes technical support for one year to a single point of contact in the licensee organization. |
Agent Ransack plans
- LiteFree
- Lite Version Support — Single$20, paid once
- Lite Version Support — Business$795, paid once
- Lite Version Support — Enterprise$3,255, paid once
dtSearch Desktop plans
- dtSearch Desktop — single user license$249, paid once
- dtSearch Desktop — annual single individual user “investigative” license$1,225 a year
Pick Agent Ransack if…
Agent Ransack suits Windows users who need to find files or text across local, removable, and network storage. Its free Lite mode allows commercial use, while users needing support or optional Professional features can consider paid options.
Pick dtSearch Desktop if…
It suits Windows users who need to search local or network files, including email and document collections. The listed intended uses include legal research, e-discovery, forensics, government, finance, recruiting, and medical records.