Copernic Desktop Search vs HoudahSpot
Copernic Desktop Search
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| Figure | Copernic Desktop Search | HoudahSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.42/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Desktop Search Software | 8.2 (#5) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Purpose | Copernic Desktop Search finds files, emails, and documents on a computer. | HoudahSpot searches Mac files using advanced criteria and Spotlight indexing. |
| Support | Copernic says customers can use its customer portal or contact support through its website or email. | Support is available by email, and the maker says it does not provide telephone support. |
| System requirements | Desktop requirements list .NET Framework 4.8 or later, 8 GB minimum memory, 500 MB installation space, and at least 2 GB for the index. | HoudahSpot 6.8 requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or newer with Spotlight indexing enabled and is optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. |
Plans
Copernic Desktop Search
- Basic$28.99 a year
- Advanced$44.99 a year
- Elite$95.99 a year
HoudahSpot
- Single-User License (upgrade)$24, paid once
- Family License (upgrade)$39, paid once
- Family LicensePrice not published
- Single-User LicensePrice not published
- Site LicensePriced on request
In their own words
Copernic Desktop Search
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