Simple, transparent pricing
Start with a powerful file search experience for free. Unlock content search when you need to find text inside files.
Free
Powerful file search, at no cost.
- ✓ File name search — find files by name across your entire file system in milliseconds
- ✓ Boolean queries — AND/OR/NOT logic with keywords, phrases, and grouping
- ✓ Regex & whole-word matching — precise pattern-based file search
- ✓ Advanced filters — file type, size, date range, extension, and path filters
- ✓ Auto-indexing — background indexing with FSEvents for instant results
- ✓ Keyboard shortcuts — ⌘F, Space preview, and customizable hotkeys
Liuer Pro
Billed monthly
$0.83/mo billed annually
One-time payment
- ✓ All Free features
- ✓ Full-text content search — search inside files with keywords, phrases, or regular expressions
- ✓ Match preview & navigation — view matching lines with context, click to open at exact line
- ✓ Compressed archive search — gzip, bzip2, xz, zstd — no manual extraction needed
- ✓ Document search — search text inside PDF and office documents
- ✓ Smart encoding detection — automatically handles UTF-8, GBK, Shift-JIS, and more
Feature comparison
See exactly what you get with each plan.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| File Search | ||
| File name search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boolean keywords (AND/OR/NOT) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regex & whole-word matching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Size / date / type / path filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-indexing & FSEvents watch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content Search (Pro) | ||
| Full-text content search | — | ✓ |
| Regex & case-sensitive content matching | — | ✓ |
| Match preview with context | — | ✓ |
| Compressed archive search (gz/bz2/xz/zst) | — | ✓ |
| PDF & office document search | — | ✓ |
| Multi-encoding detection (UTF-8, GBK, Shift-JIS, …) | — | ✓ |
| Per-file match limit & performance tuning | — | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Liuer Pro.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
The Free version gives you full file name search — find any file by name with boolean queries, regex, and advanced filters. Pro unlocks content search: the ability to search text inside files, with match previews, editor integration, archive search, and document support.
Is Pro a subscription or a one-time purchase?
Liuer Pro is a one-time purchase — pay once and get lifetime access. There are no recurring subscriptions or hidden fees.
Does Pro work on all Macs?
Yes. Liuer runs on macOS 13.0 (Ventura) and later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Pro features work on all supported hardware.
Can I try Pro before buying?
The Free version includes full file search so you can experience Liuer's speed and interface. Pro features can be unlocked at any time through an in-app purchase.
Do I need Full Disk Access?
For the Mac App Store version, Liuer requests root directory access via a system file picker on first launch. For the standalone version, Full Disk Access needs to be enabled in System Settings. Both versions require access to build a complete search index.
How do I restore my Pro purchase?
For the Mac App Store version, open Liuer, click the Pro button in the sidebar, then click "Restore Purchases" in the top-right corner of the upgrade dialog. Your purchase will be verified against the App Store.
For the standalone version, Pro is tied to a credential file. On your licensed machine, click Liuer → Export Credentials in the menu bar to save the file. Transfer it to another machine and click Liuer → Import Credentials to activate Pro.
What if I have more questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or reach out on QQ (2964676133), WeChat (ultraknown), or Facebook.
Ready to find anything?
Download Liuer for free and start searching. Upgrade when you need to search inside files.