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Lertaro vs Precision File Search

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.

Lertaro

Free plan Windows

Lertaro combines file search with dialog integration, previews, disk analysis, and plugin support for Windows. Check its file-system support and Windows version requirements against your setup.

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Precision File Search combines local file search, classification, and natural-language querying in a free desktop application. Its offline operation follows an initial model download, while local LLM use has a dedicated-GPU requirement.

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The facts

	Lertaro	Precision File Search
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	lertaro.github.io	pfs-ai.github.io
On desktop search software	#17 of 57	#13 of 57

Lertaro: what it does well

Search supports fuzzy matching and path filters.
Works with local and network index locations.
Can dock in Windows Open and Save dialogs.
Treemap analyzes indexed disk use without rescanning.
Runs locally and offline, according to its maker.

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform.
The listed plan supports Windows 10/11.
Search indexing features vary by file system.

Precision File Search: what it does well

Search includes classic and semantic modes.
Natural-language questions receive summarized answers.
Trainable model sorts files into user-tailored categories.
Maker says files and queries are not uploaded.
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What to know first

First-run model download needs an internet connection.
Local LLM use requires a dedicated GPU.
At least 4 GB VRAM is listed for smaller models.

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