No. 42 of 59 ·Desktop Search Software

FoxTrot Search

Name: FoxTrot Search
Price: 35 USD

Mac · iPhone

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One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FoxTrot Search is ranked #42 of 59 in desktop search software on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

FoxTrot Search plans and pricing

All plans

FoxTrot Personal Search $35 once single index foxtrot-search.com · 5 Oct 2026

FoxTrot Professional Search $120 once single-user foxtrot-search.com · 5 Oct 2026

FoxTrot Professional Search 5-user $240 once 5 users foxtrot-search.com · 5 Oct 2026

FoxTrot Search Server 10-user $480 once 10 users · Server foxtrot-search.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop search software

Free plan: No
Supported platforms: macOS, iOS
Index locations: Local folders, connected/removable volumes, network drives, NAS, synced index files
Content search: Yes
Email search: Yes
Message search: Yes
OCR search: Yes

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The record

Purpose: FoxTrot is a document search and categorization product family for macOS that searches document contents and metadata.
File types: The product pages say it indexes PDF, HTML, Apple Mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and extractable data from other applications, including video, audio, iMessage, and Contacts.
Search and preview: Professional Search supports multiple indices, categorized results, document previews, highlighted matches, and secondary searches within documents.
Personal edition limit: Personal Search creates a single index from folders and volumes and supports built-in document previews.
Server access: Search Server indexes a workgroup server or enterprise NAS and serves LAN, WAN, and VPN-connected clients.
Server deployment: The server component runs on a separate Mac and can index NAS storage that is dedicated, Windows-based, or Linux-based.
iOS companion: FoxTrot Attaché is an iOS companion for FoxTrot on macOS.
Security: The maker's Privacy and Security Policy says document content and extracted data are not sent to CTM or third parties during or after indexing.
Encrypted indexes: The product comparison lists encrypted network connections for Professional 5-user and Server, and per-index passwords for Professional 5-user.
File format dependencies: Some third-party file formats require Spotlight metadata importers for indexing and Quick Look plugins for previews.
Support: The maker provides a help and FAQ site, user forum, and contact form.
Current version and requirement: The download page lists FoxTrot version 8.6.3 for macOS 12 Monterey or later.
Trial: An initial FoxTrot Search Server download includes a 60-day evaluation license.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Search Software in 2026#42 of 59

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Sources

foxtrot-search.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
foxtrot-search.com/foxtrot-professional.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
foxtrot-search.com/foxtrot-personal.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
foxtrot-search.com/foxtrot-server.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
foxtrot-search.com/compare.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
download.foxtrot-search.com/web/foxtrot-privacy-policy.pdf· checked 5 Oct 2026
help.foxtrot-search.com/650-third-party-file-formats· checked 5 Oct 2026
foxtrot-search.com/download.php· checked 5 Oct 2026