FileLocator Pro review (2026): is it worth paying for?
Windows search tool for finding text inside files, with indexing
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FileLocator Pro report card
Fair · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for searching inside files on Windows
FileLocator Pro finds text inside files on Windows, live or from an index, with reports and export. It costs $79 per person, trial excepted, and it is Windows only.
Who FileLocator Pro is for
- Fits if you search inside lots of files by their contents
- Works for people who need search reports or shared indexes
Who FileLocator Pro is not for
- Skip it if you want free search, as there is no free plan after the 30-day trial
- Pricey if you need more than Standard: Technician is $142 and Floating is $206 per concurrent user
- Watch out: major upgrades are free for one year only, and renewals are optional
- Not for you if you use a Mac or Linux, as only Windows is listed
Why FileLocator Pro gets a 2.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for money$79 one-time per named user, which is under two years of the typical utility subscription (about $80) but well above the $19.99 one-time middle.
- CFree plan and trialA 30-day free trial, and the listing doesn't say whether a card is needed. No free plan.
- BFeaturesContent search, indexed or live, results preview, reports and export, shared indexes. No gap in the job.
- CEase of useNo rating on record. Indexes and search locations take setting up.
- DPlatforms and integrationsWindows only. Windows only; no Mac, Linux, phone or web version.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Mythicsoft Ltd's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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FileLocator Pro's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
It stands best on features (B, above 113 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. FileLocator Pro’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 28 of 186, level with 26
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186, level with 66
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186, level with 72
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186, level with 72
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186, level with 110
Keep FileLocator Pro, or make your own?
Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
You could make the core of FileLocator Pro for yourself: reports. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. FileLocator Pro’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is FileLocator Pro?
FileLocator Pro is a Windows search program that finds text inside files, including PDFs, Office documents, archives and Outlook PST files. It supports indexed and non-indexed searches, reports and exports, and is sold as a perpetual license with a 30-day trial.
Worth knowing
- Windows only; no macOS or Linux version is listed.
- Major upgrades are free for one year after purchase; support and upgrade renewals are optional and discounted.
- The vendor says it merged with Agent Ransack in 2019, so the two have the same features.
Key features
- Content search
- Dig into PDFs, Office documents and ZIP archives, and search several Outlook PST files at once.
- Indexed or live search
- Searches can be indexed for near-instant results or run without an index; there is no background indexing.
- Results preview
- Highlighted keywords with surrounding text, and views of hits or the whole file with syntax highlighting.
- Reports and export
- Results can be summarized and exported.
- Shared indexes
- Several user-defined indexes can be created and shared across a network.
FileLocator Pro pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, FileLocator Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per named user, perpetual license.
- Starts at
- $79 per named user, perpetual license
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard License | $79one-time, per named user | Up to 3 Windows installations per named user; volume discounts from 25 licenses. |
| Technician License | $142one-time, per named user | Unlimited Windows installations per named user. |
| Floating License | $206one-time, per concurrent user | Licensed for a number of concurrent users rather than named people. |
Read from mythicsoft.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with FileLocator Pro before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsDiscounted support and upgrade renewals
Renewals made before the support period ends get 40% off, and renewals after expiry get 30% off.
Stated on mythicsoft.com
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Common questions
Does FileLocator Pro have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FileLocator Pro is listed for Windows.
Does FileLocator Pro have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FileLocator Pro is listed for Windows.
Is FileLocator Pro open source?
FileLocator Pro is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.