Magpie
6.6#5 in desktop search softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitMagpie vs Recoll
What both publish
| Fact | Magpie | Recoll |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Magpie is a lightweight window upscaling tool with scaling algorithms and filters. | Recoll is desktop full-text search software that finds documents by their contents and file names. |
Magpie plans
- FreeFree
Recoll plans
- LinuxFree
- Recoll (Linux and source)Free
- Recoll for WindowsPriced on request
- Windows binaryPriced on request
Pick Magpie if…
Magpie suits Windows users seeking window or fullscreen scaling and a choice of filters. It may also fit users who want to combine effects or customize them, including through HLSL.
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.