DocFetcher
6.1#21 in desktop search softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitDocFetcher vs Recoll
What both publish
| Fact | DocFetcher | Recoll |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The indexer can run periodically as a batch job or continuously for real-time indexing. |
| Purpose | DocFetcher is an open-source desktop search application for searching the contents of files on a computer. | Recoll is desktop full-text search software that finds documents by their contents and file names. |
DocFetcher plans
- DocFetcherFree
Recoll plans
- LinuxFree
- Recoll (Linux and source)Free
- Recoll for WindowsPriced on request
- Windows binaryPriced 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 Recoll if…
Recoll suits people who want to search documents stored on local, removable, shared, or otherwise computer-accessible storage. It is also useful when email, PDF, compressed-file, or OCR search matters.