Dropzone Alternatives

Dropzone is described as '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' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dropzone for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Linux apps. The best Dropzone alternative is Fences. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Tokri or Droppy for macOS. Other great apps like Dropzone are Sparkle AI, DeskSweep, Folder Hub and Yoink.

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  1. Fences icon
     299 likes

    Desktop organization tool for Windows 10/11, automating file and app categorization in customizable areas. Includes snapshot saving, quick-access keys, Chameleon feature, and enterprise deployment tools.

    30 Fences alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  2. Tokri icon
     12 likes

    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
     
  3. 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
     
  4. Sparkle AI icon
     8 likes

    Sparkle uses AI to create a unique folder system and organize every new file (and all your old ones) into the right place. It manages your Downloads, Desktop, and Documents folders so you don't have to.

    29 Sparkle AI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. DeskSweep icon
     3 likes

    Boost your productivity by eliminating clutter—DeskSweep automatically organizes your desktop by moving files to a designated folder, ensuring a clean and distraction-free workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Folder Hub icon
     8 likes

    Folder Hub is an app hidden under the MacBook's notch, used for quick access and retrieval of files and folders within the working directory.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. 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
     
  8. Dockside icon
     4 likes

    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
     
  9. 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
     
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    Comments about Unclutter as an Alternative to Dropzone
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    Dropzone allows you to specify custom folders as frequent destinations into which you can move or copy files via drag and drop. Unclutter does NOT do this.

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    • Most users think Unclutter is a great Dropzone alternative.

    • Unclutter is Paid and ProprietaryDropzone is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. 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
     
  11. Dropshare icon
     12 likes

    Your very own secure file sharing tool! Dropshare is a menu bar application for Drag&Drop upload files, screenshots and even directories to your own server, Amazon S3 or Rackspace Cloud Files. Sharing files with friends, customers, colleagues or anyone else has never been so...

    31 Dropshare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. Fover icon
     6 likes

    Introducing Fover, a fresh approach to file management on your macOS device. With Fover, moving files and folders becomes a breeze, taking just three simple steps: drag and drop files into the app, specify the destination folder, and click the move button.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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