Declutr Alternatives

Declutr is described as 'Stop wasting hours hunting for files. Declutr organizes your entire Desktop, Downloads, or any folder in seconds' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Declutr for Windows, Mac, Linux and Steam. The best Declutr alternative is Portals: Desktop Organization, which is free. Other great apps like Declutr are Fences, Sparkle AI, Nimi Places and iTop Easy Desktop.

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Declutr alternatives page was last updated Jun 26, 2025
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  1. Portals: Desktop Organization icon

    Portals: Desktop Organization

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    Create containers (aka Portals) on your desktop which show the contents of a specified folder. Divide your desktop into folders then use Portals to display the contents of the folders in an organized fashion - you can even hide the folders away somewhere else.

    14 Portals: Desktop Organization alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Group Icons
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  File Organizer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Organization
    6.  Launcher
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Folder Mirroring
    9.  Window organizer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Dock
    12.  Portable

    Portals: Desktop Organization VS Declutr

     

    • Portals: Desktop Organization is the most popular Windows alternative to Declutr.

    • Portals: Desktop Organization is the most popular free alternative to Declutr.

    • Portals: Desktop Organization is Free and ProprietaryDeclutr is Paid and Proprietary
    • Portals: Desktop Organization is Lightweight and CustomizableDeclutr is not according to our users
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    Fences

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    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.

    23 Fences alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Maintain a distraction-free desktop.

    Fences Features

    1.  Group Icons

    Fences VS Declutr

     

    • Fences is the most popular commercial alternative to Declutr.

    • Fences is Paid and ProprietaryDeclutr is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Sparkle AI icon

    Sparkle AI

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    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.

    22 Sparkle AI alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sparkle AI screenshot 1

    Sparkle AI Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  File Organizer
    3.  Automate File Organization
    4.  Folder structure

    Sparkle AI VS Declutr

     

    • Sparkle AI is the most popular Mac alternative to Declutr.

    • Sparkle AI is Paid and ProprietaryDeclutr is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Nimi Places

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    Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface. In-built thumbnail engine is capable of displaying thumbnails for supported Open Documents and PSD images, but...

    18 Nimi Places alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Places screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Skinnable
    4.  Special Folders

    Nimi Places VS Declutr

     
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    iTop Easy Desktop

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    Automates desktop organization for Windows by grouping files, apps, and folders into customizable boxes, supporting appearance adjustments, instant hotkey access, multi-page desktops, double-click hiding, Folder Portal, and fast search functionality.

    22 iTop Easy Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iTop Easy Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required

    iTop Easy Desktop VS Declutr

     
  8. Sideslide icon

    Sideslide

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    SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! Clean desktop clutter and make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sideslide screenshot 1

    Sideslide Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Multitasking
    3.  Portable

    Sideslide VS Declutr

     
  10. Spaces for macOS icon

    Spaces for macOS

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    Declutter & organize your workspace on macOS in one single click.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Spaces for macOS Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Spotlight
    4. Siri icon  Siri Integration
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Workspaces
    7.  Custom layouts
    8.  Spaces

    Spaces for macOS VS Declutr

     
  11. ICU - Icon Configuration Utility icon

    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility

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    Restore your desktop when the icons get “rearranged”.

    Melba23 and I found we were working on very similar ideas to restore the Desktop icons to their normal place if they became “rearranged”. Vista seems to like this doing on occasion just for fun – but we all know some applicat.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from September 2018.

    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility Features

    1.  Portable

    ICU - Icon Configuration Utility VS Declutr

     

    • ICU - Icon Configuration Utility is the most popular Open Source alternative to Declutr.

    • ICU - Icon Configuration Utility is Free and Open SourceDeclutr is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Spencer for Mac icon

    Spencer for Mac

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    Customize your workspace with profiles for any context or task — whether you’re working, browsing, or creating. Easily return to your favorite window setup anytime.

    10 Spencer for Mac alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Spencer for Mac screenshot 1

    Spencer for Mac Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Digital Workplace
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Window Resizing

    Spencer for Mac VS Declutr

     
  13. DeskFrame icon

    DeskFrame

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    Organize your desktop into frames.

    3 DeskFrame alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable

    DeskFrame VS Declutr

     
  14. Dropzone icon

    Dropzone

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    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.

    25 Dropzone alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dropzone screenshot 1

    Dropzone Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Upload images
    3.  Snippets

    Dropzone VS Declutr

     
  15. Coodesker icon

    Coodesker

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    Automatically organize your desktop shortcuts icons and running tasks.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Coodesker Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Coodesker VS Declutr

     
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