GlintIndex
5.7#36 in desktop search softwareLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGlintIndex vs Recoll
What both publish
| Fact | GlintIndex | Recoll |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaces | GlintIndex provides both a command-line interface and a GTK4 desktop GUI. | Interfaces include a Qt desktop GUI, web browser UI, command line, GNOME Shell provider, KDE KIO and krunner. |
| Purpose | GlintIndex is a local desktop search engine that indexes files for full-text search. | Recoll is desktop full-text search software that finds documents by their contents and file names. |
| Release | The releases page lists v0.4.0 as the latest release. | Version 1.44.2 was announced on September 1, 2026. |
GlintIndex plans
No prices published.
Recoll plans
- LinuxFree
- Recoll (Linux and source)Free
- Recoll for WindowsPriced on request
- Windows binaryPriced on request
Pick GlintIndex if…
GlintIndex suits users who want local full-text search across folders on Linux, macOS, or Windows. It is useful for people who prefer open-source software and command-line or GTK4 interfaces.
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.