Maigret alternatives
6 tools in the catalogue cover the same ground as Maigret and can replace it depending on the need. Each one is reachable, re-checked daily, and listed with its pricing.
- Sherlock (T)freePython CLI tool that hunts down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks. Supports Tor routing, proxy configuration, and CSV/XLSX export.
- Blackbird (T)freeCLI tool that searches 600+ platforms for a username or email, integrates WhatsMyName data, and generates AI-powered PDF profile reports.
- WhatsMyName WebfreeFree web-based OSINT username enumeration tool that searches for a specified username across 1500+ websites and platforms simultaneously, returning direct links to matching profiles.
- WhatsMyName (T)freeOSINT project maintaining a curated JSON database of website detection patterns for username enumeration. Web interface available at whatsmyname.app.
- FootprintIQfreemiumEthical digital footprint scanner that searches usernames, emails, and phone numbers across 500+ platforms. Includes breach detection, data broker scanning, and confidence scoring to reduce false positives.
- GitFive (T)freeOSINT CLI tool for investigating GitHub profiles. Tracks username/name history, maps emails to accounts, extracts SSH public keys, and exports findings as JSON.
Head to head : Maigret vs Sherlock (T)
Maigret
Username
Advanced username OSINT tool covering 3,100+ sites. Extracts PII from discovered profiles, performs recursive search on linked usernames, and generates detailed HTML/PDF reports. The most capable standalone username enumeration tool available.
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Deep username reconnaissance with cross-platform profile linking and PII extraction
When to use this tool
Maigret comes into play at these investigation steps, depending on your starting point.
- Collectionstarting point: username · step 2 of 6
Enumerate accounts using this username
Establishes the baseline footprint before any judgement about identity.
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WhatsMyName Web
UsernameFree web-based OSINT username enumeration tool that searches for a specified username across 1500+ websites and platforms simultaneously, returning direct links to matching profiles.
Profile-Hound
UsernameModular Python CLI scanning usernames, phone numbers, and emails across social media, dating sites, public directories, and breach databases simultaneously, with automatic search-engine link extraction.
Blackbird (T)
UsernameCLI tool that searches 600+ platforms for a username or email, integrates WhatsMyName data, and generates AI-powered PDF profile reports.
Linkook
UsernameDiscovers linked and connected social accounts from a single username by recursively analyzing profile responses for cross-platform references. Exports relationship graphs in Neo4j-compatible format for visual investigation.
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