Dropshelf AlternativesFile Managers and other similar apps like Dropshelf

Dropshelf is described as 'Place to put things. Drag anything to the edge of the screen, and a shelf slides out. Drop files, text clippings and links — whatever you want to keep handy' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dropshelf for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Dropshelf alternative is Tokri, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dropshelf are Droppy for macOS, Dockside, Yoink and ShakePin.

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  1. Tokri icon
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    Desktop basket utility for collecting text, files, images, and URLs with drag and drop. Supports moving or copying between apps via keyboard shortcuts. Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Flatpak. Minimalist, open-source, local temporary file management solution.

    19 Tokri alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Native macOS utility combining clipboard history with search, OCR, file shelf, floating basket, screenshot tools, customizable HUDs for system controls, and media playback management in a single unified, Swift-built, open-source interface for all Mac models.

    81 Droppy for macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
  3. Dockside icon
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    Dockside is your friendly file shelf next to the macOS Dock, where you can drag and drop files, folders, apps, images, videos, and text for quick access or later use.

    20 Dockside alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Yoink icon
     18 likes

    Yoink simplifies drag and drop between windows, apps, spaces and fullscreen apps.

    18 Yoink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Another Dock icon
     2 likes

    A Second Dock. Elegant, Efficient, Intuitive. Pin any file, folder, or app — and keep it always accessible in Another Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Unclutter icon
     28 likes

    Efficient desktop app for organizing notes, files, and clipboard clips. Access by pointing and scrolling down. Instantly configurable, supports Dropbox sync, multi-display setups, and Retina displays. Includes draggable cards and clipboard history tracking.

    148 Unclutter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Dropover icon
     5 likes

    Dropover is a macOS utility that makes Drag and Drop easier. Use it to stash, gather or move any draggable content without having to open side-by-side windows.

    18 Dropover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Dropzone icon
     15 likes

    Dropzone is a productivity app for the Mac that makes it faster and easier to move and copy files, launch applications, upload to many different services, and more.

    30 Dropzone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Dock icon
     11 likes

    In macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items.

    49 Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. FileFillet icon
     2 likes

    The Mac app that makes organizing files a breeze.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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