Head-to-head · Desktop Search Software
X1 Search vs FileLocator Pro
X1 Search leads on 1 check, FileLocator Pro on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreX1 Search · 7.9/10
- Free trialboth
X1 Search scores higher on our rubric for desktop search software: 7.9 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #14.
X1 Search offers message search; FileLocator Pro doesn't.
X1 Search is the better fit for teams searching email, chats, files, and cloud data. FileLocator Pro is the better fit for windows professionals needing indexed and live search.
- X1 Search fits best
Teams searching email, chats, files, and cloud data
- FileLocator Pro fits best
Windows professionals needing indexed and live search
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Side by side
| Feature | X1 Search 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | FileLocator Pro 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #10 in Desktop Search Software | #14 in Desktop Search Software |
| Best for | Teams searching email, chats, files, and cloud data | Windows professionals needing indexed and live search |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $79/user/yr | $79/user one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features X1 Search 3/4 · FileLocator Pro 3/4 | ||
| Content search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Message search | ✓ (best) | — |
| OCR search | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Index locations | Local files, removable media, network shares, cloud-synced and remote data sources | local, network |
| Indexed-item limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | X1 Search is a Windows desktop search application for personal and business users who need one interface for email, files, chats, and cloud data. It searches local, network, and removable files alongside Microsoft Teams chats and channels,… Read the review → |
FileLocator Pro is a Windows desktop search tool from Mythicsoft Ltd for professionals who need to locate information across local and network files. It searches both file names and contents, including PDF, Office documents, text files,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
X1 Search — where it wins
- Searches email, files, chats, cloud data, and removable media
- Supports metadata filters, previews, hit highlighting, and fast-as-you-type search
- Includes AI classification, categorization, and tagging
Where it doesn't
- Windows only; macOS is not currently supported
- No free plan; paid access starts at $79 per user per year
- The 3-year term requires a longer commitment
FileLocator Pro — where it wins
- Searches indexed and non-indexed local or network content
- Covers email, archives, OCR, previews, reports, and exports
- Offers shareable indexes plus command-line, .NET, and COM integration
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform limits cross-platform use
- No free plan; the 30-day trial precedes paid licensing
- Technician and floating licenses cost more than the Standard License
- X1 Search7.9/10 · 14-day trial
A Windows-focused search hub for email, files, chats, and cloud data.
Visit X1 SearchFull verdict → - FileLocator Pro7.5/10 · 30-day trial
A deep Windows search tool with perpetual licensing and broad file-format coverage.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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