What is Everything used for?

Everything is a Windows tool from voidtools that finds files and folders by name almost instantly by indexing NTFS drives. It is a good fit for finding files on a Windows PC quickly and searching large drives by file name.

Yes. Everything is free to use.

Is Everything open source?

No. Everything is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Everything include Orange, Klipper and Rowy.

Can I self-host Everything?

Yes. Although Everything is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers.

What are some alternatives to Everything?

Other SaaS products in the Search category include Dotient, Listary and dtSearch. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Everything alternatives.

Everything: features, pricing and alternatives

About Everything

Everything is a desktop utility for Windows that locates files and folders by name instantly. Unlike the built-in search, it builds a quick index of file names, so results appear as you type and stay current as files change.

The vendor highlights a small installation file, a simple uncluttered interface, fast indexing of file names, quick searches, minimal resource usage and real-time updating. It is available as an installer, a portable ZIP and a lite installer, in 32-bit and 64-bit builds, with a stable 1.4 line and a 1.5 beta. The interface is translated into many languages and has default, dark and light themes. Everything is distributed by voidtools as a free download, with a donation page, a forum and a help section. It runs entirely on the user's own computer, with no server component.

Key features

Instant file and folder name search
Fast indexing of NTFS volumes
Real-time index updates
Small footprint and low resource use
Portable and installer versions
Many interface languages and themes

Good fit for

→Finding files on a Windows PC quickly
→Searching large drives by file name

Tags: file-search; windows; desktop-app; ntfs; indexing; utility; freeware

Everything: questions and answers

What is Everything used for?: Everything is a Windows tool from voidtools that finds files and folders by name almost instantly by indexing NTFS drives. It is a good fit for finding files on a Windows PC quickly and searching large drives by file name.
Is Everything free?: Yes. Everything is free to use.
Is Everything open source?: No. Everything is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to Everything include Orange, Klipper and Rowy.
Can I self-host Everything?: Yes. Although Everything is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers.
What are some alternatives to Everything?: Other SaaS products in the Search category include Dotient, Listary and dtSearch. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Everything alternatives.