Listary

A Windows file search tool and minimal app launcher that also speeds up open and save dialogs.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Listary

Listary is a long-running Windows utility built around very fast file search. It indexes your drives and ranks results by your habits, with fuzzy matching, so a few letters usually find the right file or app. Its standout feature is Quick Switch: inside any open or save dialog you can search and jump straight to a folder instead of clicking through the tree. It also works as a minimal launcher with filters, system commands and actions on results such as copying a path. The free version covers basic search and launching for personal use. Listary Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates that adds commercial use rights, custom filters and actions, advanced search syntax, indexing of network drives and a dark theme. It runs only on Windows. It is not an extension platform like Raycast or Flow Launcher, and the company now also promotes a separate full-text search product, but for pure file finding it remains quick and light.

Best for: Windows users who mostly want instant file search and faster open/save dialogs.

What works

Very fast file search ranked by your habits
Quick Switch speeds up open and save dialogs
Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates

Why people leave

Free version is for personal use only
Windows only
Few extensions compared with plugin-based launchers

Top Listary alternatives

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1
Flow Launcher
Free and open source, with Everything-powered file search and a plugin store.
66.5
2
Microsoft PowerToys
Free Command Palette launcher from Microsoft, plus many other utilities.
62.6
3
Wox
Open-source launcher with file search that also runs on macOS and Linux.
59.6
4
Raycast
A fuller launcher with clipboard history and snippets, now available on Windows.
57.2

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Listary: common questions

Is Listary free?

Listary has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Personal use only (checked on Listary's own site).

Is Listary open source?

No, Listary is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Flow Launcher, Microsoft PowerToys and Wox.

What platforms does Listary run on?

Listary is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Listary?

The highest-ranked Listary alternatives right now are Flow Launcher, Microsoft PowerToys and Wox. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Listary facts

5 of 5 verified

Pro price: $19.95 one-time; Checked Oct 25, 2026listary.com(opens source in a new tab); “Buy Listary Pro for $19.95 One-time payment, lifetime free updates.”
Free plan: Personal use only; Checked Oct 25, 2026listary.com(opens source in a new tab); “The Listary free plan is for personal use only.”
Platforms: Windows only; Checked Oct 25, 2026listary.com(opens source in a new tab); “Listary is available on Windows only.”
Pro devices: Up to 3 computers; Checked Oct 25, 2026listary.com(opens source in a new tab); “If you have a multi-system or location-based working environment, you can install Listary Pro on up to 3 computers that are owned by you.”
Refunds: Within 30 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026listary.com(opens source in a new tab); “We provide full refunds within 30 days of purchase for Listary Pro, no questions asked.”