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Pronto
What Pronto is
Pronto is a desktop search tool for locating information stored on a computer. It indexes selected folders and local storage, then searches the content in those locations. Content search, email search, and OCR search are available, allowing text recognized from scanned or image-based material to be included when OCR applies. Message search is not supported. Pronto runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The paid service has no free plan but includes a 14-day trial. Personal costs $39 a year for one device. Professional costs $59 a year for three devices, while Business costs $99 a year for unlimited devices. Every plan is billed annually. The main plan difference is device coverage: Personal targets one computer, Professional covers three, and Business removes the device limit. Pronto therefore suits people who need searchable local files and email across supported desktop systems, while users focused on message searches should note that this search type is unavailable.
Who it suits
Pronto suits people searching files and email on Windows, macOS, or Linux computers. Choose a plan based on whether one, three, or unlimited devices need coverage.
What it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Searches selected folders and local storage
- Includes email search
- Supports OCR search
- 14-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Message search is unsupported
- Plans are billed annually
- Personal covers one device
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | billed annually · 1 device | $39 a year |
| Professional | billed annually · 3 devices | $59 a year |
| Business | billed annually · Unlimited devices | $99 a year |
As pronto-search.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Pronto provides local file, email, and OCR search across three desktop operating systems. Its paid plans differ by device count, with a 14-day trial before subscription.
Where Pronto stands on Freedom251
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