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Microsoft FAST

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Indexing and Search
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between Microsoft FAST and X1 Search based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Robust solution with good value
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Ranking
4th
out of 25 in Indexing and Search
Views
405
Comparisons
291
Reviews
0
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2nd
out of 2 in Desktop Search
Views
303
Comparisons
253
Reviews
0
Average Words per Review
0
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N/A
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March 2024
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Overview
Microsoft FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint combines the power of FAST with the simplicity of SharePoint. FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint delivers an exceptional intranet and people search experience and a platform for building custom search-driven applications.

X1 Search provides users a fast, simple way to find and work with the exact information they need and thought they'd never find again. By providing the fastest access to their documents and email, X1 Search unlocks the potential for people to leverage years of experience with just a few keystrokes, improve productivity, and function at a high level.

Sample Customers
Moffitt Cancer Center, Hitachi Solutions, Manupatra Information Solutions, Unique World, _KODA AUTO a.s., MindTree Ltd, Mississippi Department of Transportation
GSA, Ernst & Young, ConocoPhillips, AWS, Ingram Micro, US Army, SheppardMullin, Tyco, Siemens, McKenna, Long, & Aldridge, Citrix
Top Industries
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Computer Software Company23%
Manufacturing Company11%
Energy/Utilities Company9%
Financial Services Firm9%
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Government15%
Computer Software Company11%
Legal Firm9%
University8%
Company Size
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Small Business18%
Midsize Enterprise16%
Large Enterprise66%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business36%
Midsize Enterprise6%
Large Enterprise58%
Buyer's Guide
Indexing and Search
March 2024
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Microsoft FAST is ranked 4th in Indexing and Search while X1 Search is ranked 2nd in Desktop Search. Microsoft FAST is rated 9.0, while X1 Search is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft FAST writes "Robust solution with good value". On the other hand, Microsoft FAST is most compared with Elastic Search, Lookeen, Lucene and IBM Watson Discovery, whereas X1 Search is most compared with Lookeen.

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