Blazingly fast command-line search tool that respects gitignore rules.
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2 Best Alternatives to ripgrep
ripgrep is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 2 best ripgrep alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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Friendly interactive shell with intelligent autosuggestions and syntax highlighting.
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Terminal workspace and multiplexer with built-in layouts and plugin support.
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Free alternatives to ripgrep
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to ripgrep?
- Fish Shell is the top-ranked alternative to ripgrep based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to ripgrep?
- Yes — Fish Shell, Zellij offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to ripgrep, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to ripgrep are there?
- We currently track 2 alternatives to ripgrep on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.