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FoxTrot Search
What FoxTrot Search is
FoxTrot Search is a macOS document search and categorization family that indexes document contents and metadata. It covers PDFs, HTML, Apple Mail, word-processing files, spreadsheets, presentations, and extractable information from video, audio, iMessage, and Contacts. Personal Search builds one index from folders and volumes and provides document previews. Professional Search adds multiple indices, categorized results, highlighted matches, previews, and searches within documents. Search Server indexes workgroup servers or enterprise NAS storage and serves clients over LAN, WAN, or VPN; its server component runs on a separate Mac. FoxTrot Attaché is the iOS companion. Indexes can use local, removable, network, NAS, and synced locations. The maker says indexed content is not sent to CTM or third parties. Plans are one-time purchases: 35.00 USD, 120.00 USD, 240.00 USD, or 480.00 USD. There is no free plan, but a 60-day trial is listed. Version 8.6.3 requires macOS 12 Monterey or later.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users who need searchable documents, email, messages, or metadata across local and network storage. Teams can use Search Server for shared NAS or server content and connected clients.
What it does well
- Indexes documents, email, messages, and extracted application data
- Professional edition supports multiple indices and in-document searches
- Server serves LAN, WAN, and VPN-connected clients
- Indexed content is not sent to third parties
- iOS companion available through FoxTrot Attaché
What to know first
- No free plan
- Personal Search is limited to one index
- Some formats require Spotlight importers or Quick Look plugins
- macOS 12 Monterey or later required
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| FoxTrot Professional Search | single-user | $120, paid once |
| FoxTrot Professional Search 5-user | 5 users | $240, paid once |
| FoxTrot Personal Search | single index | $35, paid once |
| FoxTrot Search Server 10-user | 10 users · Server | $480, paid once |
As foxtrot-search.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
FoxTrot Search covers personal, professional, and shared-server document indexing, with options for previews and categorized results. Its one-time plans and 60-day trial provide clear purchase paths, while format dependencies and the one-index Personal limit matter when choosing an edition.
Facts from FoxTrot Search's own pages
- Current version and requirement
- The download page lists FoxTrot version 8.6.3 for macOS 12 Monterey or later. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Encrypted indexes
- The product comparison lists encrypted network connections for Professional 5-user and Server, and per-index passwords for Professional 5-user. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- File format dependencies
- Some third-party file formats require Spotlight metadata importers for indexing and Quick Look plugins for previews. · help.foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- 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. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland · foxtrot-search.com, 28 Sept 2026
- iOS companion
- FoxTrot Attaché is an iOS companion for FoxTrot on macOS. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Personal edition limit
- Personal Search creates a single index from folders and volumes and supports built-in document previews. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FoxTrot is a document search and categorization product family for macOS that searches document contents and metadata. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Search and preview
- Professional Search supports multiple indices, categorized results, document previews, highlighted matches, and secondary searches within documents. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- 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. · download.foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Server access
- Search Server indexes a workgroup server or enterprise NAS and serves LAN, WAN, and VPN-connected clients. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Server deployment
- The server component runs on a separate Mac and can index NAS storage that is dedicated, Windows-based, or Linux-based. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a help and FAQ site, user forum, and contact form. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- An initial FoxTrot Search Server download includes a 60-day evaluation license. · foxtrot-search.com, 5 Oct 2026
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