UltraSearch review
A capable Windows search tool with broad location support and a focused free edition.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
UltraSearch is Windows desktop software for finding files and searching supported file contents across local, network, external, SharePoint, and Google Drive locations. It is aimed at people who need more control than basic filename search, including filters for file type, date, and size; search syntax, wildcards, and regular expressions; and previews with highlighted matches. The free edition supports private, non-commercial use and includes search-as-you-type, content search, previews, and advanced query options.
Its strongest fit is breadth of search locations combined with practical result handling. Depending on the edition, users can search local drives, network drives, external drives, USB sticks, SD cards, SharePoint, and Google Drive paths. Results can be exported to Excel, PDF, HTML, text, or CSV, while bulk operations support copying, moving, deleting, archiving, and renaming files. The Professional plan adds Windows Server support, network-drive search, SharePoint and Google Drive search, ZIP-file search, and an optional centralized search index through SpaceObServer DataCentral.
UltraSearch suits Windows users who want fast filename and content discovery alongside file-management tools. It is particularly appropriate for private users who can work within the free edition’s usage terms, and for organizations that need broader location coverage or centralized indexing. Its main boundary is platform scope: it is built for Windows rather than a cross-platform environment. Buyers should also distinguish the free edition from Professional, since business use and several connected-location capabilities sit in the paid tier. Choose UltraSearch when Windows coverage and detailed file search matter more than broader platform support.
UltraSearch pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Searches files and supported content as you type
- Covers local, network, external, SharePoint, and Google Drive locations
- Adds previews, filters, exports, and bulk file operations
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows platforms
- Free edition is for private, non-commercial use
- Advanced network and connected-location features require Professional
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