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X1 Search alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded X1 Search alternative is Everything (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
X1 Search compared with 5 alternatives: Copernic Desktop Search, Lookeen, dtSearch, Everything and FileLocator Pro.
X1 Search is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per year. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1 SearchThis tool | Free trial · from $79/yr | Trial only | Windows |
| Copernic Desktop Search | Free trial · from $28.99/yr | Trial only | Windows |
| Lookeen | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| dtSearch | Free trial · from $249 | Trial only | Windows |
| Everything | Free | Free | Windows |
| FileLocator Pro | Free trial · from $79 | Trial only | Windows |
Price against what you get
X1 Search starts at $6.58 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Copernic Desktop Search and Everything start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from X1 Search
Copernic Desktop Search
Windows desktop search that indexes files, email and cloud drives
- Copernic Desktop Search starts at $28.99 per year, billed annually.
Suits: Windows users with a large archive of files and email
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
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
Everything
Instant file and folder name search for Windows
- Everything is free.
- Everything has a free plan, which X1 Search lacks.
Suits: Windows users who want to find files and folders by name as they type
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
Limits worth knowing in X1 Search
- Windows 10 and 11 only; Macs and Snapdragon ARM Windows PCs are not supported.
- Sold by the term, not as a one-time purchase: 1 year or 3 years.
- Purchases of 50 or more licenses go through sales.
- A separate X1 Enterprise platform for eDiscovery is sold on a quote basis.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to X1 Search?
The alternatives to X1 Search in this directory are Copernic Desktop Search, Lookeen, dtSearch, Everything and FileLocator Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with X1 Search.
Is there a free alternative to X1 Search?
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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