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Beacon vs Wise JetSearch
Both stand on desktop search software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Beacon provides one free macOS search tool for files and communications. Its usefulness depends on which local and synchronized folders are available to index.
Visit Beacon Free plan Windows
Wise JetSearch offers file search across local and removable drives, with wildcards, preview support, and a portable download. It is free, but its listed system requirements include 4 GB RAM and a 1 GHz or faster Pentium CPU.
Visit Wise JetSearchThe facts
| Beacon | Wise JetSearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beaconmac.com | wisecleaner.com |
| On desktop search software | #28 of 57 | #24 of 57 |
Beacon: what it does well
- Free plan
- Searches local filesystem
- Includes Desktop and Downloads
- Searches email and messages
- Indexes connected cloud folders
What to know first
- macOS only
- Cloud coverage depends on desktop sync folders
Wise JetSearch: what it does well
- Searches local and removable drives.
- Supports NTFS, FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and exFAT.
- Wildcard searches accept * and ?.
- Portable version is available.
- Free technical support and updates are included.
What to know first
- Windows-only software.
- Requires 4 GB RAM.
- Requires a 1 GHz or faster Pentium CPU.
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