HoudahSpot
6.2#15 in desktop search softwaremacOS
VisitHoudahSpot vs Recoll
What both publish
| Fact | HoudahSpot | Recoll |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | HoudahSpot searches Mac files using advanced criteria and Spotlight indexing. | Recoll is desktop full-text search software that finds documents by their contents and file names. |
HoudahSpot plans
- Single-User License (upgrade)$24, paid once
- Family License (upgrade)$39, paid once
- Family License—
- Single-User License—
- Site LicensePriced on request
Recoll plans
- LinuxFree
- Recoll (Linux and source)Free
- Recoll for WindowsPriced on request
- Windows binaryPriced on request
Pick HoudahSpot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.