Everything alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Everything: windows only, and matches names and paths, not text inside documents. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Everything, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Listary currently ranks first.
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Best Everything alternative for most people
ListaryFree Windows file search and launcher that also hooks into Open and Save dialogs.
Best Everything alternative for a free option
Microsoft PowerToysMicrosoft's free toolkit whose launcher searches files and apps from one shortcut.
Best Everything alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ListaryFree Windows file search and launcher that also hooks into Open and Save dialogs.
Best Everything alternative for open source
Flow LauncherOpen-source Windows launcher that can use Everything's index for file search plus plugins.
Best Everything alternative for Windows
ListaryFree Windows file search and launcher that also hooks into Open and Save dialogs.
Everything alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Everything?
Listary ranks first right now. Free Windows file search and launcher that also hooks into Open and Save dialogs. Microsoft PowerToys and Flow Launcher follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Everything?
Yes. Listary (free plan + paid), Microsoft PowerToys (open source) and Flow Launcher (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Everything?
Yes: Microsoft PowerToys and Flow Launcher.
Why do people switch from Everything?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; matches names and paths, not text inside documents; fast NTFS indexing needs its service or admin rights.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Everything, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.