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HoudahSpot

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Spec score 7.8 #16 of 57 in Desktop Search Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
HoudahSpot searches Mac files using advanced criteria and Spotlight indexing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Intended users
The maker describes HoudahSpot as an app for professionals and power users who work with thousands of files and have outgrown Finder and Spotlight.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Support
Support is available by email, and the maker says it does not provide telephone support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Automation and integrations
Searches can be automated with AppleScript and started from tools including Alfred, LaunchBar, and Butler.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Boolean searches
Search criteria can be combined in boolean groups to match any, all, or none of a group's criteria.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Folder scope
It can search multiple folders while including or excluding selected subfolders.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Notable limitation
Apple Mail search is unavailable on macOS Sonoma or newer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Privacy and security
The maker says app update checks transmit the app name and version, macOS version, a per-installation identifier, and, where applicable, license status; it also says its services use TLS connections and access controls.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Refunds
The maker offers a 15-day money-back guarantee on purchases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Results and previews
Results can be shown as lists, icons, or thumbnails with customizable columns, and files can be previewed before opening.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Saved searches
Search setups can be saved as templates for recurring searches, and named snippets can be reused in new searches.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Search criteria
It can search by file name, text content, metadata, date, extension, tags, author, and other attributes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
System requirements
HoudahSpot 6.8 requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or newer with Spotlight indexing enabled and is optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Trial behavior
The app is free to try; demo mode displays a message and adds a delay when opening a file from search results.Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com

Plans and prices

Single-User License (upgrade) $24, paid once One named user · Unlimited computers · Upgrade from a previous version Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Family License (upgrade) $39, paid once Family members in the same household · Personal use only · Upgrade from a previous version Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Family License Price not published Family members in the same household · Personal use only · Current major version Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Single-User License Price not published One named user · Unlimited computers · Current major version Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com
Site License Priced on request Volume pricing for five or more users Read 11 Oct 2026 · houdah.com

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