Sherlock (T) alternatives
6 tools in the catalogue cover the same ground as Sherlock (T) and can replace it depending on the need. Each one is reachable, re-checked daily, and listed with its pricing.
- MaigretfreeAdvanced 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.
- 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 : Sherlock (T) vs Maigret
Sherlock (T)
Username
Also written Sherlock
Python CLI tool that hunts down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks. Supports Tor routing, proxy configuration, and CSV/XLSX export.
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Mass username enumeration across 400+ sites
When to use this tool
Sherlock (T) comes into play at these investigation steps, depending on your starting point.
- Corroborationstarting point: email address · step 6 of 7
Cross-check the local part as a username
"exemple" is frequently reused as a username on other platforms.
- 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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UserSearch.org
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Lullar
UsernameFree people search and username lookup tool that searches across 148+ social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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