FileLocator Pro vs PowerGREP
FileLocator Pro
mythicsoft.comPowerGREP
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| Figure | FileLocator Pro | PowerGREP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Desktop Search Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.6 (#22) |
| File formats | It searches hundreds of formats, including PDF, Office documents, and compressed archives such as ZIP. | The site lists support for PDF, Microsoft Word and Excel, OpenOffice and LibreOffice documents, email, archives, and formats supported by Windows Search IFilter. |
| Integrations | The product offers command-line and API integration, .NET and COM libraries, and the ability to open files in external editors including Visual Studio. | The site describes a RegexBuddy integration and says PowerGREP can be bundled with RegexBuddy and RegexMagic. |
| Intended users | The maker describes FileLocator Pro as search software for professionals and says its customers range from large corporations to private individuals. | The maker presents PowerGREP for finding information, batch editing or redacting documents, collecting statistics, and working with logs or data sets on PCs and networks. |
| Purpose | FileLocator Pro searches files to help users find information in source code, log files, legal briefs, and other documents. | PowerGREP searches files and folders on a PC or network and supports searching and replacing text, binary data, and regular expressions. |
| Security | Mythicsoft’s vulnerability disclosure program accepts reports by email or web form and says it acknowledges reports within two business days. | PowerGREP uses the Windows file system and follows the access permissions already configured for the user and network shares. |
| Support | Support is available by email and phone during Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm GMT, with Q&A and product manuals also provided. | Purchased licenses include email technical support for installation and use, but support does not cover learning or using regular expressions. |
Plans
FileLocator Pro
- Standard License$79, paid once
- Technician License$142, paid once
- Floating License$206, paid once
PowerGREP
- PowerGREP single user license£119, paid once
- PowerGREP 5-user license£479, paid once
- PowerGREP 10-user license£839, paid once
- PowerGREP 20-user license£1,479, paid once
- PowerGREP 30-user license£1,949, paid once
- PowerGREP 50-user license£2,799, paid once
- PowerGREP 75-user license£3,599, paid once
- PowerGREP 100-user license£4,299, paid once
In their own words
FileLocator Pro
FileLocator Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.