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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