Comments on: Copernic Desktop Search Finds it Fast

By: Alvin

Alvin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:09:04 +0000

As a developer, I have to say that giving out free software is not an obligation that companies have, so essentially what you’re doing when you’re buying the “Pro” version is supporting the developers’ efforts, even though they might be kind enough to put out a free software. I understand that it’s a marketing strategy, but it’s still a favour that the developers do for us, because clearly, they can dumb down or limit the free version severely, so that you can feel that you’re getting more for your money when you get the paid version.

By: PJ

PJ — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:50:57 +0000

I’ve been using Copernic for some time, the free version. It’s certainly the best desktop search having tried the majority of others.

However with V3 the free version has, for me, some key functionality disabled. e.g. search as you type and reading pane on the right. These may seem like small niggles but when you use Copernic day in and day out they fast become very annoying.

Obviously this is to encourage you to buy the Pro version for $49.95. Fundamentally I’m ok with this however you don’t get much extra for the money over the free version. The case to fork out the money is difficult to justify.

What this has done has forced me to go back and re-evaluate the other options. If Copernic is still the best then I’ll pay.

By: billbennettnz

billbennettnz — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:42:21 +0000

For me, the sticking point is the data stuck in the cloud — particularly on gmail. If Copernic, or indeed Windows Vista Search, could add my gmail account to its search list, it would be useful. Without gmail support, it doesn’t really cut the mustard.