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sherlock

The premium Open Source alternative to Namechk

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What is sherlock?

A self-hosted alternative to paid OSINT username search services. Uses asynchronous HTTP requests to query 350+ sites simultaneously.

Tech Stack
PythonOS & Utilities

Why sherlock?

  • • Fast asynchronous execution
  • • Extensive site database
  • • Simple CLI interface

Limitations

  • • Subject to rate limiting
  • • Occasional false positives
  • • No graphical interface
3/6/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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/ year
Team Size10 Users
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