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We've compiled a list of 20 free and paid alternatives to Catfish. The primary competitors include Everything, RecentX. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Catfish and Locate32, SearchMyFiles, FSearch. Also you can look at other similar options here: File Management Tools.


"Everything" is an administrative tool that locates files and folders by filename...

RecentX is an innovative launcher that gives you instant access to your files, folders, programs...

Locate32
Free Open Source

Locate32 is software which can be used to find files from your harddrives and other locations.

SearchMyFiles is a non-indexing portable alternative to the standard "Search For Files And...

FSearch
Free Open Source

A fast file search utility for GNU/Linux based on GTK+3

EasyFind is an alternative to (or supplement of) Spotlight to find files, folders, or contents in...

GTK+ desktop search frontend.

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Catfish Overview

Catfish is a versatile file searching tool.

Catfish is a search GUI powered by locate and find behind the scenes, with autocompletion from Zeitgeist and locate. The advanced options allow filtering by date and file type. The interface is intentionally lightweight and simple, using only GTK+.

Requirements: PyGtk, GTK+3, python-xdg, dbus

Catfish Features

tick-square Filtering
tick-square Autocompletion
tick-square File Searching

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