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FileSeek

Ch 425.8of 59 Desktop Search Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows
  4. 4Index locationsLocal paths, network shares, and synced cloud folders such as Dropbox and OneDrive
  5. 5Content searchYes
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Overview

FileSeek is ranked #42 of 59 in desktop search software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

FileSeek plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free Personal use only · no multiple search tabs · no search profile saving or sync · no results export fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Pro Standard $19 once Lifetime license Personal or company use · 1 computer fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Pro Personal $29 once Lifetime license Unlimited personal computers · 1 company computer that only you use fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Pro Site $199 once Lifetime license Unlimited computers at 1 site fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Pro Enterprise $899 once Lifetime license Unlimited computers at unlimited company-owned sites fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop search software

Free plan
Yesfileseek.ca
Supported platforms
Windowsfileseek.ca
Index locations
Local paths, network shares, and synced cloud folders such as Dropbox and OneDrivefileseek.ca
Content search
Yesfileseek.ca

Facts

Purpose
FileSeek searches files using simple queries, regular expressions, or advanced text queries.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Search performance
FileSeek uses multithreading and does not use background search indexing.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Search profiles
Pro users can save search criteria as profiles and sync profiles between computers.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Search results
Pro includes multiple search tabs and exporting results as CSV or HTML.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
File support
FileSeek can use advanced IFilters to process non-text files such as Excel and PDF.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Download options
The download page offers an installer, a ZIP build, and an MSI installer for deployment.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Windows requirements
The current release supports Windows 10 version 1607 or higher, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Integrations
The site says FileSeek can be installed using Microsoft's WinGet command-line tool.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Security
The download page publishes SHA1 hashes to help check whether downloads were corrupted or modified.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Support
The license comparison says support is included with the free and Pro licenses.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Refunds
The purchase page says customers can request a refund within 30 days of purchase.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The maker describes FileSeek as an easy-to-use file search app with advanced functionality for power users.fileseek.ca · 9 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Kanata, Ontario, Canadafileseek.ca · 28 Sept 2026

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