Lookeen as a Puggle Alternative
Puggle is an open-source desktop search engine based on Java. In addition to the desktop version, there is also a portable version of Puggle. Apart from the portability, the program is quite simple. Puggle features a simple search box, a few filter options, and no advanced search features, showing how minimalist a desktop search tool can be. If you’re looking for a more advanced search alternative to Puggle, take a look at this comparison chart:
| Puggle | Lookeen | |
|---|---|---|
| GPO compliant | ||
| Exact phrase search | ||
| Advanced search | ||
| Federated search | ||
| Range search | ||
| Proximity search | ||
| Exchange support | ||
| Dropbox search | ||
| IMAP search | ||
| PST search | ||
| Public Folders search | ||
| Search-as-you-type | ||
| Edit in Preview | ||
| MS Outlook Integration | ||
| Citrix and VMware compatible | ||
| Post search actions | ||
| Search history | ||
| Real-time indexing | ||
| Platform | PC | PC |
| Version Number | 0.60 | 10.0.1.5892 |
| Multilingual | English | German, English |
| Installation size | 39 MB | 79 MB |
Puggle Pros
- Portable
- Freeware
- OS Independent
Puggle Cons
- Poor Preview
- No Real-time Indexing
- Little Search Functionality
Lookeen Advantages
- Proximity Search
- MS Exchange Support
- Edit in Preview
- Search-as-you-type
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