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Scherlokk

Ch 146.9of 59 Desktop Search Software
  1. 1Runs onMac
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $0.83/mo
  3. 3Supported platformsMac
  4. 4Index locationslocal, removable, network, synced/iCloud
  5. 5Content searchYes
  6. 6Email searchNo
  7. 7Message searchNo
  8. 8OCR searchYes
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Overview

Scherlokk is ranked #14 of 59 in desktop search software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $0.83/mo.

Scherlokk plans and pricing

All plans
Monthly Subscription $4.95/mo $4.95 / mo Install on 3 home Macs · Cancel anytime naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Annual Subscription $9.95/yr $9.95 / yr Install on 3 home Macs · Cancel anytime naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Single User License $29 once $29 One user license · Install on 3 home Macs for private use · No annual renewal fees · Free updates naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Annual Business Subscription $39/yr $39 / yr For 5 Macs in your company · Cancel anytime naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Small Business License $69 once $69 For 5 Macs in your company · No annual renewal fees · Free updates naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Site License $399 once $399 For all Macs in your company · No annual renewal fees · Free updates naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop search software

Free plan
Nonaarakstudio.com
Paid from
$4.95/user/monaarakstudio.com
Supported platforms
macOSnaarakstudio.com
Index locations
local, removable, network, synced/iCloudnaarakstudio.com
Content search
Yesnaarakstudio.com
Email search
Nonaarakstudio.com
Message search
Nonaarakstudio.com
OCR search
Yesnaarakstudio.com

Facts

Product
Scherlokk is a Mac file search and comparison utility that searches files matching user criteria.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Search locations
It can search built-in and external storage, iCloud Drive, and network volumes including AFP, SMB, and FTP.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Beyond Spotlight
Scherlokk searches files beyond the Spotlight index, including hidden and system files on accessible volumes.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Similar image search
Users can search for visually similar pictures from a reference image and adjust similarity, folders, exclusions, and size or date filters.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
OCR
OCR recognizes and searches text inside images, scanned documents, screenshots, and other photo-based files.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
File comparison
Scherlokk compares text and binary files and displays differences, while folder comparison searches through subfolders and files.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
File formats
Built-in decoders cover PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, XML, RTF, RTFD, EPUB, XLS, XLSX, HTML, XHTML, and image formats with text recognition; other files are searched as raw data.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says searches for similar pictures run locally; its privacy policy says Scherlokk reads files in the selected search folder and does not write or modify them, except when the user chooses to remove files.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Data collection
The privacy policy says support requests may collect the user's IP address, email address, and information provided such as crash logs or diagnostics.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support
The maker says it responds to support requests, bug reports, and feedback, though replies can sometimes take more than a few days.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
System requirement
The Scherlokk page lists macOS 10.15 or later and compatibility with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Permission requirement
The user manual says Scherlokk requires Full Disk Access permission to search all folders on the computer.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
License limits
The pricing page says personal-use licenses allow installation on three Macs within a household, while commercial use allows one computer unless additional seats are purchased.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes Scherlokk as intended for macOS users who want to keep their files under control.naarakstudio.com · 7 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Mueang Kalasin, Thailandnaarakstudio.com · 28 Sept 2026

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