dtSearch Desktop vs WizFile
dtSearch Desktop
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| Figure | dtSearch Desktop | WizFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $102.08/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · Desktop Search Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.5 (#26) |
| Founded | 1991 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | The company's ordering information lists its address as 6852 Tulip Hill Terrace, Bethesda, Maryland 20816. | Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Purpose | dtSearch Desktop provides instant searching of desktop-accessible files. | WizFile is a high speed file finder for Windows that searches files by name, path, size, and date. |
| Support | A Desktop license includes technical support for one year to a single point of contact in the licensee organization. | The free version has no support, the supporter version has limited support, and enterprise users receive priority support. |
Plans
dtSearch Desktop
- dtSearch Desktop — single user license$249, paid once
- dtSearch Desktop — annual single individual user “investigative” license$1,225 a year
WizFile
- Free VersionFree
- Individual$20, paid once
- Micro Business (up to 5 staff)$80, paid once
- Small Business (up to 20 staff)$150, paid once
- Medium Business (up to 50 staff)$300, paid once
- Large Business (up to 100 staff)$400, paid once
- Enterprise License$600, paid once
- Enterprise (unlimited, single site)$600, paid once
- Enterprise (unlimited, multi site)$1,400, paid once
- Supporter Version$20,400, paid once
In their own words
dtSearch Desktop
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WizFile
WizFile is a Windows file finder that searches by name, path, size and date. Results appear almost instantly and update in real time as file changes are detected. On NTFS drives, it reads the Master File Table directly to build its file database; it also supports non-NTFS hard drives, network drives, USB drives and individual directories. Search options include whole-path matching, multiple terms, customizable filters and regular expressions. File data stays in RAM rather than an external database file, and WizFile is described as portable. If Seer or QuickLook is running, pressing Space on a selected file opens a preview. The free version is for personal use and does not include support; commercial use requires a supporter code for each business site, with license type based on staff size. The Individual plan costs $20.00 USD once and includes a perpetual license and upgrades for versions released within one year. Business plans range from $80.00 USD once for up to five staff to $1,400.00 USD once for unlimited use at any number of business locations. The maker was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand.