Side by side

KFind vs PowerGREP

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.

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.

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The facts

	KFind	PowerGREP
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	PowerGREP single user license: £119, paid once
Plans published	None	8
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apps.kde.org	powergrep.com
On desktop search software	#42 of 57	#46 of 57

KFind: what it does well

PowerGREP: 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

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