Search On Mac · House #31,697

What it is

Calls itself “utility”.

• Calls itself: utility

“SearchOnMac is a native macOS utility that lets users search their Mac using natural-language descriptions of what they remember.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Spotlight. Rules out “Your searches, files and screen never leave your Mac”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Spotlight
• Says it will not: Your searches, files and screen never leave your Mac

“Spotlight Alternative”

“Your searches, files and screen never leave your Mac.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. No free plan. No monthly plan.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: no

“No subscription.”

“SearchOnMac Pro is a one-time purchase with every feature included and unlimited searches.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“A factual, structured reference for human users, developers, and AI answer engines regarding SearchOnMac's capabilities, architecture, and security.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• AI role: a side feature

“SearchOnMac is a native macOS utility that lets users search their Mac using natural-language descriptions of what they remember.”

“…macOS 14 or later · Apple silicon · Your searches never leave your Mac”

What it works with

Names Alfred, Raycast and 3 more on its pages.

• Names: Alfred · Raycast · SearchOnMac · +2

“SearchOnMac vs Alfred”

“SearchOnMac vs Raycast”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Instant signup. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Instant signup: yes

“Download for Mac Buy SearchOnMac Pro ›”

“Docs -> https://www.searchonmac.com/docs”