OSINTsearch alternatives and other OSINT search tools compared
Free, no sign-up. Checks 3,450+ sites; the username is not stored or logged.
People who search for one OSINT platform often want to see what else is out there. This page lists what each tool says about itself on its own homepage. We did not test the paid platforms, so nothing here rates them.
The tools compared
| Tool | What it searches | Price, as stated |
|---|---|---|
| OSINTsearch (osintsearch.org) | Usernames, emails and phone numbers; says it covers 820+ platforms | Free tier of 15 searches a week; paid plans from $20 a month |
| UserSearch (usersearch.com) | 18 search types including username, email, phone, picture and court records; says 7,000+ sites | Credit based, account needed |
| OSINT UI (osint-ui.com) | 20 linked tools for username, email, phone, domain, IP, leaks and more, in the browser | Paid plans (homepage shows a first month discount, no price list) |
| Osintly (osint.ly) | Usernames, emails, phone numbers and domains; says 1,550+ modules and 8,000+ sources for usernames | Not stated on the homepage |
| Max Intel (maxintel.org) | Email, username, phone, domain, IP or name against 960+ public sources | Says every tool is free with no sign-up |
| Opsis (useopsis.com) | Usernames, emails and domains; says 1,000+ modules | Some lookups free with an account; plans from $14.99 a month |
| Sherlock (GitHub) | Usernames on 400+ sites, from the command line | Free and open source (MIT) |
| Maigret (GitHub) | Usernames on about 5,900 sites (top 500 by default), with profile details | Free and open source (MIT) |
| FreeUsername (freeusername.com) | Usernames on 3,450+ sites in the browser, CSV and JSON export | Free, no sign-up |
Facts for the web platforms come from their homepages, checked on November 10, 2026. Prices and counts change, so check the tool's site before you pay. Sherlock and Maigret facts come from their READMEs; see our longer pages on each.
How to pick one
- Only need a username? A free username search covers it. Try the OSINT username search or the deep username search.
- Need email, phone or domain lookups too? That is what the platforms above add. Max Intel says it is free; the others have paid plans.
- Want full control? Sherlock and Maigret run on your own computer and can be scripted. More options are on OSINT tools compared.
- Checking yourself? The digital footprint check shows where your handle is public.
Before you trust any result
Every tool here reports what public pages or sources return, and sites change. A match on a username does not prove two accounts belong to the same person. Open each result and confirm it before you act on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good free alternative to OSINTsearch?
For usernames only, FreeUsername is free with no weekly limit and no account. Max Intel says all its tools are free with no sign-up and also covers email and phone. Sherlock and Maigret are free if you can run a command-line tool.
Is usersearch.com the same as usersearch.org?
They look like separate services with their own branding. This page covers usersearch.com. We have a separate page on UserSearch.org.
Which of these tools search emails and phone numbers?
OSINTsearch, UserSearch, OSINT UI, Osintly and Max Intel all list email and phone search, and Opsis lists email. Sherlock, Maigret and FreeUsername search usernames.
Are the site counts comparable?
Not really. Each tool counts in its own way: some count sites, some count modules or sources, and a module can be a data provider rather than a website. Treat the numbers as each tool's own claim.
Is it legal to use these tools?
They read public pages or public data sources. What matters is what you do with the results. Checking your own exposure or verifying an account is fine; tracking or harassing someone is not, and may be illegal where you live.
Related tools and guides
- Digital footprint checker
- Reverse username lookup
- OSINT username search
- Name checker (usernames and domains)
- Email checker
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FreeUsername is an independent tool, not affiliated with the WhatsMyName project, Sherlock, Maigret or any site it checks.