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Copernic Desktop Search alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Copernic Desktop Search alternative is Everything (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Copernic Desktop Search compared with 6 alternatives: Everything, Listary, Lookeen, X1 Search, dtSearch and 1 more.

Copernic Desktop Search is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $28.99 per year, billed annually. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Copernic Desktop SearchThis toolFree trial · from $28.99/yrTrial onlyWindows
EverythingFreeFreeWindows
ListaryFree plan · from $19.95 one-timeYesWindows
LookeenFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWindows
X1 SearchFree trial · from $79/yrTrial onlyWindows
dtSearchFree trial · from $249Trial onlyWindows
FileLocator ProFree trial · from $79Trial onlyWindows

Price against what you get

Copernic Desktop Search starts at $2.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Everything.

X1 Search scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCopernic Desktop Sear…EverythingLookeenX1 Search

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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How each one differs from Copernic Desktop Search

  1. Everything

    Instant file and folder name search for Windows

    • Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan, which Copernic Desktop Search lacks.

    Suits: Windows users who want to find files and folders by name as they type

    Everything vs Copernic Desktop SearchEverything pricing and details

  2. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro).
    • Listary has a free plan, which Copernic Desktop Search lacks.
    • Listary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Listary also covers launcher.

    Suits: Windows users who want file-name search and an app launcher in one tool

    Listary vs Copernic Desktop SearchListary pricing and details

  3. Lookeen

    Windows desktop search for email, attachments and files

    • Lookeen starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.

    Suits: Outlook users who need fast search across a large mailbox

    Lookeen vs Copernic Desktop SearchLookeen pricing and details

  4. dtSearch

    Windows full-text search for terabytes of documents and email

    • dtSearch starts at $249 single user.
    • dtSearch can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Lawyers and investigators searching large document sets

    dtSearch vs Copernic Desktop SearchdtSearch pricing and details

  5. FileLocator Pro

    Windows search tool for finding text inside files, with indexing

    • FileLocator Pro starts at $79 per named user, perpetual license.
    • FileLocator Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FileLocator Pro also covers reports.

    Suits: IT staff and developers searching logs and source code

    FileLocator Pro vs Copernic Desktop SearchFileLocator Pro pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Copernic Desktop Search

  • Windows only; the vendor names Windows 10 and 11.
  • The pricing page showed a note that the live checkout price was unavailable and that the displayed figures were illustrative, so confirm at checkout.
  • Which extensions come with each edition determines what is searchable; Outlook and Teams support sit above Basic.
  • Prices are per user per year; the plan selector offers 1, 2 and 3 year terms.
Copernic Desktop Search pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Copernic Desktop Search?

The alternatives to Copernic Desktop Search in this directory are Everything, Listary, Lookeen, X1 Search, dtSearch and FileLocator Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Copernic Desktop Search.

Is there a free alternative to Copernic Desktop Search?

Yes. Everything is free to use. Listary has a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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