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Listary

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Spec score 8.0 #10 of 39 in Start Menu Customization Software

What it is

Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher that brings files, folders, and apps into a single search workflow. It finds files by name, path, or format and ranks results based on usage habits; the maker says searches can return results in 0.01 seconds. The launcher supports fuzzy matching. Quick Save & Open lets users move to a target folder from Windows file dialogs when opening or saving files. It supports storage including OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, file servers, NAS, USB drives, and external hard drives. Standard Windows dialogs are supported, with adaptations for Bandizip, AutoCAD, WinRAR Extract Dialog, and WPS File Dialog, though some custom dialogs may not work. Listary works offline. Full-text search is mainly available through companion app Gety, with partial results integration in the V7 beta. The Free plan is for personal use; Pro costs 19.95 USD once and adds a commercial license and use on up to three computers owned by you. V6 supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, while V5 versions are listed for Windows 7 and XP.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Integrations
The maker lists OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, file servers, NAS, USB drives, and external hard drives as supported storage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Support
The maker provides a Help Center, troubleshooting guidance, and a contact form or support email.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Commercial use
The free plan is for personal use only; commercial use requires Pro.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Dialog compatibility
Quick Save & Open supports standard Windows file dialogs and has adaptations for Bandizip, AutoCAD, WinRAR Extract Dialog, and WPS File Dialog; some custom dialogs may not work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
File search
It searches files and folders by name, path, or format and ranks results based on usage habits.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Full-text search
Listary primarily finds files by name, path, or format; full-text search is provided through companion app Gety, with partial results integration in the V7 beta.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Launcher
The launcher searches apps and files together and supports fuzzy matching.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Notable limits
Listary V6 supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, while the download page lists V5 versions for Windows 7 and XP.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Offline and data
The feature page says Listary works offline, does not collect data related to files, and collects only anonymous feature-usage counts that can be disabled in settings.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Privacy and security
The privacy policy says third-party services may collect identifying information and error logs may include the device IP address, name, OS version, app configuration, and usage time; it says absolute security cannot be guaranteed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · help.listary.com
Quick Save & Open
It can jump to a target folder from Windows file dialogs when saving or opening files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Search speed
The maker says file search can return results in 0.01 seconds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free forever Personal use only · Basic file search and app launch · Basic filters and commands · Basic UI theme Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com
Pro $19.95, paid once One-time payment; lifetime free updates Commercial use license · Up to 3 computers owned by you · Dark theme · Custom filters · Index shared network drives · Advanced search syntaxes · Custom actions Read 4 Oct 2026 · listary.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches files by name, path, or format.
  • Launcher combines app and file search.
  • Quick Save & Open works in standard dialogs.
  • Works offline.

Limits

  • Free plan is for personal use only.
  • Some custom file dialogs may not work.
  • Full-text search is provided through companion app Gety.
  • Pro costs 19.95 USD once.

Who it suits

Listary suits Windows users who want quick file and app search, including access to cloud, network, and removable storage. Commercial users need Pro, and anyone relying on full-text search should note its reliance on companion app Gety.

Verdict

Listary combines file search, app launching, and file-dialog navigation in a Windows tool. Check the plan terms and dialog support if commercial use or custom dialogs matter to your workflow.

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