### Contents

- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

# Desktop Search Software Resources

##### Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Desktop Search Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data.

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- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

## Desktop Search Software Glossary Terms

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[Desktop Search](https://www.g2.com/glossary/desktop-search-definition)

Desktop search finds files or other content on one's computer, no matter where hosted. Learn more about desktop search, its benefits, and its features.

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## Desktop Search Software Discussions

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Question on: Exselo Desktop
[Which platforms do Exselo Desktop support?](/discussions/which-platforms-do-exselo-desktop-support)

We have a mixed environment with both Windows and Mac computers at our company. Will Exselo Desktop support both?

Exselo Desktop is supported both on Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X.

Answered: Morten Pedersen on November 30, 2016

Exselo Desktop is supported both on Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X.

Answered: Morten Pedersen on October 17, 2019

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Question on: Exselo Desktop
[What is the price for using Exselo Desktop?](/discussions/what-is-the-price-for-using-exselo-desktop)

What are the prices for using Exselo Desktop as a private user or as a user in a company?

The free version of Exselo Desktop is 100% free to use for both a private user and a user in a company. There are no hidden costs. We do offer an enterprise version of the product, which enables companies to use single sign-on for Exselo Desktop, and distribute the program in their organization using e.g. Microsoft SCCM. This version costs USD 1.95 per user/per month. Functionality-wise inside Exselo Desktop, there are no differences.

Answered: Morten Pedersen on October 17, 2019

The free version of Exselo Desktop is 100% free to use for both a private user and a user in a company. There are no hidden costs. We do offer an enterprise version of the product, which enables companies to use single sign-on for Exselo Desktop, and distribute the program in their organization using e.g. Microsoft SCCM. This version costs USD 1.95 per user/per month. Functionality-wise inside Exselo Desktop, there are no differences.

Answered: Morten Pedersen on November 30, 2016

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Question on: Lookeen
[What file types does Lookeen support?](/discussions/what-file-types-does-lookeen-support)

What files can Lookeen search?

Lookeen supports all basic Microsoft document and Outlook file types such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents, Outlook emails, attachments, contacts, tasks and appointments. It also supports plain text or open standard files such as TXT, ODS, ODP, ODT. Other popular file formats such as PDF, HTML, PHP, RTF, JPG, BMP, PNG, TIF, GIF and more are also indexed by default. You can view the complete list of default files under the Index Details tab in Lookeen Options. If you would like to index and search further file types, you can add them from the same Options tab. Please note that for some file types you may need to download the corresponding iFilter.

Answered: Peter Oehler on October 17, 2019

Lookeen supports all basic Microsoft document and Outlook file types such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents, Outlook emails, attachments, contacts, tasks and appointments. It also supports plain text or open standard files such as TXT, ODS, ODP, ODT. Other popular file formats such as PDF, HTML, PHP, RTF, JPG, BMP, PNG, TIF, GIF and more are also indexed by default. You can view the complete list of default files under the Index Details tab in Lookeen Options. If you would like to index and search further file types, you can add them from the same Options tab. Please note that for some file types you may need to download the corresponding iFilter.

Answered: Peter Oehler on November 30, 2016

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## Desktop Search Software Reports

Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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Momentum Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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G2 Report: Grid® Report

Momentum Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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G2 Report: Grid® Report

Momentum Grid® Report for Desktop Search

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G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report