DocFetcher
6.1#21 in desktop search softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitDocFetcher vs Open Semantic Desktop Search
Open Semantic Desktop Search
7.5#3 in desktop search softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DocFetcher | Open Semantic Desktop Search |
|---|---|---|
| Indexing | Users must create indexes for folders; the maker says indexing is typically about 200 files per minute and subsequent updates usually take a couple of seconds. | Documents in configured shared folders begin indexing automatically when the virtual machine starts. |
| Purpose | DocFetcher is an open-source desktop search application for searching the contents of files on a computer. | Free open-source desktop search software for full-text search, exploratory search, text analytics and text mining across large document sets. |
DocFetcher plans
- DocFetcherFree
Open Semantic Desktop Search plans
- Open Semantic Desktop SearchFree
- Open Semantic Search ServerPriced on request
Pick DocFetcher if…
DocFetcher suits people who want free local-file content search on Windows, macOS, or Linux and are comfortable creating indexes for folders. Its portable versions may suit users who want to carry their index and settings between computers.
Pick Open Semantic Desktop Search if…
It suits individual users who want to search and explore a large document collection through a VirtualBox desktop appliance. Organizations and research teams are directed toward the separate server installation.