FoxTrot Search

Spec sheet

Purpose

FoxTrot is a document search and categorization product family for macOS that searches document contents and metadata.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Trial

An initial FoxTrot Search Server download includes a 60-day evaluation license.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Security

The maker's Privacy and Security Policy says document content and extracted data are not sent to CTM or third parties during or after indexing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · download.foxtrot-search.com

Support

The maker provides a help and FAQ site, user forum, and contact form.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Headquarters

Geneva, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Current version and requirement

The download page lists FoxTrot version 8.6.3 for macOS 12 Monterey or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Encrypted indexes

The product comparison lists encrypted network connections for Professional 5-user and Server, and per-index passwords for Professional 5-user.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

File format dependencies

Some third-party file formats require Spotlight metadata importers for indexing and Quick Look plugins for previews.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.foxtrot-search.com

File types

The product pages say it indexes PDF, HTML, Apple Mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and extractable data from other applications, including video, audio, iMessage, and Contacts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

iOS companion

FoxTrot Attaché is an iOS companion for FoxTrot on macOS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Personal edition limit

Personal Search creates a single index from folders and volumes and supports built-in document previews.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Search and preview

Professional Search supports multiple indices, categorized results, document previews, highlighted matches, and secondary searches within documents.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Server access

Search Server indexes a workgroup server or enterprise NAS and serves LAN, WAN, and VPN-connected clients.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Server deployment

The server component runs on a separate Mac and can index NAS storage that is dedicated, Windows-based, or Linux-based.Read 5 Oct 2026 · foxtrot-search.com

Plans and prices

Every FoxTrot Search plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Desktop Search Software#11 of 578.0