The FileLocator Pro Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about FileLocator Pro in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
FileLocator Pro
The Insider’s Guide
Windows search tool for finding text inside files, with indexing
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from FileLocator Pro’s own pages.
Made by Mythicsoft Ltd · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from FileLocator Pro’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on FileLocator Pro’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about FileLocator Pro, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Indexes and search locations take setting up.
- 1
Best for searching inside files on Windows
FileLocator Pro finds text inside files on Windows, live or from an index, with reports and export.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $79 per named user, perpetual license.
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Content search
Dig into PDFs, Office documents and ZIP archives, and search several Outlook PST files at once.
- 6
Indexed or live search
Searches can be indexed for near-instant results or run without an index; there is no background indexing.
- 7
Results preview
Highlighted keywords with surrounding text, and views of hits or the whole file with syntax highlighting.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 13 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
FileLocator Pro at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $79 per named user, perpetual license
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Mythicsoft Ltd
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 30-day free trial, and the listing doesn't say whether a card is needed. No free plan. |
| Features | B | Content search, indexed or live, results preview, reports and export, shared indexes. No gap in the job. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. Indexes and search locations take setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only. Windows only; no Mac, Linux, phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- IT staff and developers searching logs and source code
- Lawyers and analysts who search document collections
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$79
To start
FileLocator Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per named user, perpetual license.
Standard License
$79
one-time, per named user
Up to 3 Windows installations per named user; volume discounts from 25 licenses.
Technician License
$142
one-time, per named user
Unlimited Windows installations per named user.
Floating License
$206
one-time, per concurrent user
Licensed for a number of concurrent users rather than named people.
Trying it first
30-day free trial
Read from mythicsoft.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Discounted 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
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Windows search tool for finding text inside files, with indexing. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, reports, file management.
Content search, indexed or live, results preview, reports and export, shared indexes.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
FileLocator Pro is made by Mythicsoft Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
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
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Everything, Find Any File, dtSearch, Copernic Desktop Search and X1 Search
The 5 tools FileLocator Pro is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Everything
Free
Instant file and folder name search for Windows.
- Everything has a free plan. FileLocator Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- FileLocator Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
- 2.6GPA
Find Any File
Free trial · from $6 one-time
Mac file finder that searches by name, date, size and content.
- Only FileLocator Pro lists a Windows app.
- Only Find Any File lists a macOS app.
- FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
- 1.8GPA
dtSearch
Free trial · from $249
Windows full-text search for terabytes of documents and email.
- FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Copernic Desktop Search
Free trial · from $28.99/yr
Windows desktop search that indexes files, email and cloud drives.
- FileLocator Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
X1 Search
Free trial · from $79/yr
Windows search across local files, email, chats and cloud storage.
- FileLocator Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FileLocator Pro also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is FileLocator Pro free?
No, FileLocator Pro is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial.
How much does FileLocator Pro cost?
FileLocator Pro lists 3 plans. Standard License: $79 one-time, per named user.
What platforms does FileLocator Pro work on?
FileLocator Pro is available on Windows.
Does FileLocator Pro offer any discounts?
FileLocator Pro publicly lists the following: Discounted support and upgrade renewals.
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.
Who makes FileLocator Pro?
FileLocator Pro is made by Mythicsoft Ltd.
What are the alternatives to FileLocator Pro?
The closest alternatives to FileLocator Pro in our directory are Everything, Find Any File, dtSearch, Copernic Desktop Search and X1 Search.
How does FileLocator Pro compare with other desktop utilities?
FileLocator Pro's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
Could I make my own version of FileLocator Pro?
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from FileLocator Pro’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Mythicsoft Ltd. Prices change, so check mythicsoft.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
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Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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