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Lookeen alternatives

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

Lookeen compared with 4 alternatives: Copernic Desktop Search, X1 Search, dtSearch and Everything.

Lookeen is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed annually. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LookeenThis toolFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWindows
Copernic Desktop SearchFree trial · from $28.99/yrTrial onlyWindows
X1 SearchFree trial · from $79/yrTrial onlyWindows
dtSearchFree trial · from $249Trial onlyWindows
EverythingFreeFreeWindows

Price against what you get

Lookeen starts at $9 a month for each person and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: X1 Search and Everything.

Copernic Desktop Search starts lower without scoring higher.

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 lessLookeenCopernic Desktop Sear…X1 SearchEverything

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

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of desktop utilities, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Lookeen

  1. 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 LookeendtSearch pricing and details

  2. Everything

    Instant file and folder name search for Windows

    • Everything is free.
    • Everything has a free plan, which Lookeen lacks.

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

    Everything vs LookeenEverything pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Lookeen

  • Only annual plans are available for the desktop editions.
  • The pricing page lists amounts in euros by default with a US dollar switch, and states that prices include VAT.
  • The mobile app, MCP, RAG and Vault products are marked coming soon.
  • Windows only for the desktop product.
Lookeen pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Lookeen?

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

Is there a free alternative to Lookeen?

Yes. Everything is free to use.

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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