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PowerGREP
What PowerGREP is
PowerGREP is a Windows application for searching and changing content across local or network files and folders. It handles text, binary data, and regular expressions, with patterns described as compatible with Perl, Java, .NET, and other languages. Searches can cover PDFs, Microsoft Word and Excel files, OpenOffice and LibreOffice documents, email, archives, and formats supported by Windows Search IFilter. The program collects matches and statistics from files, archives, and logs. It also performs batch operations such as splitting, merging, rearranging, renaming, copying, moving, compressing, and decompressing files and folders. A graphical interface and command-line mode are available, while external schedulers can automate tasks. PowerGREP follows Windows permissions for local files and network shares, works without an internet connection, and has no features for sending files or results online. Backup and undo are enabled by default, with history retained until deleted. A 15-day evaluation is available, but it cannot save results or libraries.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need advanced file searching, batch editing, redaction, statistics, or log and dataset processing on local or network locations.
What it does well
- Searches text, binary data, and regular expressions
- Collects matches and statistics from files and logs
- Supports batch file and folder operations
- Offers GUI and command-line operation
- Works offline with backup and undo enabled
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- 15-day trial cannot save results or libraries
- One-time licenses start at 119.00 GBP
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PowerGREP single user license | 1 user · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £119, paid once |
| PowerGREP 20-user license | 20 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £1,479, paid once |
| PowerGREP 30-user license | 30 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £1,949, paid once |
| PowerGREP 50-user license | 50 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £2,799, paid once |
| PowerGREP 75-user license | 75 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £3,599, paid once |
| PowerGREP 100-user license | 100 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £4,299, paid once |
| PowerGREP 5-user license | 5 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £479, paid once |
| PowerGREP 10-user license | 10 users · free technical support via email · free minor updates and bug fixes | £839, paid once |
As powergrep.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
PowerGREP combines broad content search with batch file operations, automation options, and offline use. Its Windows-only availability, paid licensing, and trial saving limits matter when choosing it.
Facts from PowerGREP's own pages
- Automation
- PowerGREP offers GUI and command-line operation, and tasks can be automated or scheduled using external task scheduling software such as Windows Task Scheduler. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Backup and undo
- Backup and undo options are enabled by default, and undo history persists after closing the program or rebooting until explicitly deleted. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Batch file operations
- It can split, merge, rearrange, rename, copy, move, compress, and decompress files and folders. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- The site lists support for PDF, Microsoft Word and Excel, OpenOffice and LibreOffice documents, email, archives, and formats supported by Windows Search IFilter. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Information extraction
- It can collect search matches and statistics from files, archives, and logs. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site describes a RegexBuddy integration and says PowerGREP can be bundled with RegexBuddy and RegexMagic. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents PowerGREP for finding information, batch editing or redacting documents, collecting statistics, and working with logs or data sets on PCs and networks. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The maker offers a three-month unconditional money-back guarantee and says prices exclude applicable sales tax, VAT, or GST. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The maker says no internet connection is needed to install or run PowerGREP, and the program has no features for sending files or search results over the internet. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PowerGREP searches files and folders on a PC or network and supports searching and replacing text, binary data, and regular expressions. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Regex compatibility
- Its regular expressions are described as compatible with Perl, Java, .NET, and other applications and programming languages. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- PowerGREP uses the Windows file system and follows the access permissions already configured for the user and network shares. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Purchased licenses include email technical support for installation and use, but support does not cover learning or using regular expressions. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The free evaluation lasts 15 days of actual use and cannot save results or libraries, though action definitions can be saved. · powergrep.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where PowerGREP stands on Freedom251
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