An Everything alternative

Search, contents, launch, clipboard—
one PowerFind is enough

PowerFind reads the NTFS Master File Table directly, so filename search is instant—the same as Everything. From the same search bar it also searches file contents, launches apps and commands, browses clipboard history, and finds files by natural language on-device. Most people install separate tools for these jobs; PowerFind brings them together.

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One tool for all these jobs

Each of the following is usually handled by a different standalone tool. PowerFind brings them together in the same search bar.

Feature Standalone tools PowerFind
Millisecond filename search (MFT)Everything Built in
Full-text file content searchDocFetcher, Windows Search Built in
App and command launcherPowerToys Run, Wox Built in
Clipboard historyDitto, ClipClip Built in
Duplicate file detectiondupeGuru Built in
Batch renameBulk Rename Utility Built in
Natural-language file findingCloud AI search services On-device, offline

Standalone tools shown are common examples, not an exhaustive list; each belongs to its own developer and is referenced here only for comparison.

One search bar, one set of controls

Files, apps, contents, clipboard, and AI questions all switch inside the same search box, with consistent controls.

Annual_Sales_Report_2026.xlsx D:\Documents\Work
Project_Closing_Report-2026Q2.docx D:\Documents\Projects
↑↓ to select · Enter to open · Space to preview

Results as you type

Millions of files, results appearing as you type, with dark and light themes that follow the system—no flicker, no lag.

One box, every feature

Files, apps, clipboard, contents, and AI questions switch inside the same search bar—no need to open four windows.

Full Chinese search support

Full-text Chinese search across filenames and contents, with substring matching and no word segmentation needed—an area where many similar tools offer limited support.

Frequently asked questions

Can PowerFind fully replace Everything?

Yes. PowerFind reads the NTFS Master File Table (MFT) directly too, so filename search is the same instant, millisecond-level speed. On top of that it adds full-text content search, an app launcher, clipboard history, and on-device AI file finding. Everything you did with Everything, it does — and it folds several other tools into the same window.

Why combine these features instead of using separate tools for each?

Using separate tools means remembering several shortcuts and keeping several programs running. PowerFind brings up one unified search bar with a single shortcut, and you switch between files, apps, clipboard, contents, and AI questions in the same box with consistent controls. You can still use just the filename search if that's all you need — the core search is free forever, with no limits.

Will my file contents be uploaded to the cloud?

No. Indexing and AI both run locally on your computer. Search needs no account, connects to no cloud, and collects no telemetry. Even the natural-language questions run on a local model, so your file contents never leave this machine.

Does PowerFind cost money?

The core search is free forever, with no ads and no time limit. Advanced workflows (unlimited clipboard, unlimited content-search results, AI file finding, personalized ranking, and more) are in Pro — a one-time purchase for a lifetime license, not a subscription.

Keep everyday finding in one place

One shortcut, and files, contents, apps, clipboard, and AI file finding are all within reach. Core features are free forever.

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