monkeSearch
5.8#33 in desktop search softwareLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitmonkeSearch vs Recoll
What both publish
| Fact | monkeSearch | Recoll |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | monkeSearch is an offline-first desktop tool for searching local files with natural language. | Recoll is desktop full-text search software that finds documents by their contents and file names. |
monkeSearch plans
No prices published.
Recoll plans
- LinuxFree
- Recoll (Linux and source)Free
- Recoll for WindowsPriced on request
- Windows binaryPriced on request
Pick monkeSearch if…
It suits users who want offline, natural-language searches across local files. The main branch is for macOS users comfortable meeting its Python, llama-server, and GGUF requirements.
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.