No. 9 of 59 ·Desktop Search Software

Listary

Windows

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Listary is ranked #9 of 59 in desktop search software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Listary plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Free forever Personal use only · Basic file search and app launch · Basic filters and commands · Basic UI theme listary.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro $19.95 once One-time payment; lifetime free updates Commercial use license · Up to 3 computers owned by you · Dark theme · Custom filters · Index shared network drives · Advanced search syntaxes · Custom actions listary.com · 4 Oct 2026

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The record

Purpose: Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher.
File search: It searches files and folders by name, path, or format and ranks results based on usage habits.
Search speed: The maker says file search can return results in 0.01 seconds.
Launcher: The launcher searches apps and files together and supports fuzzy matching.
Quick Save & Open: It can jump to a target folder from Windows file dialogs when saving or opening files.
Integrations: The maker lists OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, file servers, NAS, USB drives, and external hard drives as supported storage.
Dialog compatibility: Quick Save & Open supports standard Windows file dialogs and has adaptations for Bandizip, AutoCAD, WinRAR Extract Dialog, and WPS File Dialog; some custom dialogs may not work.
Full-text search: Listary primarily finds files by name, path, or format; full-text search is provided through companion app Gety, with partial results integration in the V7 beta.
Offline and data: The feature page says Listary works offline, does not collect data related to files, and collects only anonymous feature-usage counts that can be disabled in settings.
Support: The maker provides a Help Center, troubleshooting guidance, and a contact form or support email.
Notable limits: Listary V6 supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, while the download page lists V5 versions for Windows 7 and XP.
Commercial use: The free plan is for personal use only; commercial use requires Pro.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Search Software in 2026#9 of 59
Best Start Menu Customization Software in 2026#6 of 39

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Sources

listary.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/feature/search-files· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/feature/minimal-launcher· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/feature/quick-save-and-open· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/feature/search-cloud-and-network· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/help-center· checked 4 Oct 2026
listary.com/pro· checked 4 Oct 2026