Comparison
Listary is a polished file search launcher with deep File Explorer integration. FileScope takes a different approach, adding AI content search, OCR, and semantic understanding.
| Feature | FileScope | Listary |
|---|---|---|
| Filename search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Search inside files | ✓ | ✕ |
| OCR (text in images) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Search by meaning | ✓ | ✕ |
| App launcher | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | $19 one-time | $20/year or $60 lifetime |
| Quick switch (folder nav) | ✕ | ✓ |
| File manager integration | ✕ | ✓ |
Find documents, images, and files by name, content, or meaning. Just describe what you're looking for.
Listary finds files by name. FileScope reads what's inside them. Search for a phrase from a document, a number from a spreadsheet, or a concept from a presentation.
FileScope uses Windows native OCR to extract text from screenshots, scanned documents, and photos. Listary does not support image content search.
FileScope is $19, once, forever. Listary Pro costs $20/year or $60 for a lifetime license. With FileScope, you pay less and own it outright.
Find files by what you remember, not what you named them.
Get FileScope — $19 Lifetime Access