Declutter AlternativesFile Managers & System Cleaners like Declutter

Declutter is described as 'Elegant solution to Desktop Clutter that every Mac user faces. It automatically keeps your desktop organised and clean always by moving the files on the Desktop to smart folders using rules based on file names and extensions' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Declutter for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best Declutter alternative is Hazel. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Hammerspoon or Organize. Other great apps like Declutter are Folder Tidy, Maid, 4-Organizer Ultra and MyQuickMac Lite.

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Declutter alternatives page was last updated Mar 13, 2025
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  1. Hazel icon

    Hazel

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    Automated organization for your Mac.

    28 Hazel alternatives

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    • Mac
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    Hazel Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Custom rules
    3.  Visual scripting

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    • Hazel is the most popular Mac alternative to Declutter.

    • Hazel is the most popular commercial alternative to Declutter.

    • Hazel is Paid and ProprietaryDeclutter is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Hammerspoon

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    This is a tool for powerful automation of OS X. At its core, Hammerspoon is just a bridge between the operating system and a Lua scripting engine.

    87 Hammerspoon alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    Hammerspoon Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Lua scripting

    Hammerspoon VS Declutter

     

    • Hammerspoon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Declutter.

    • Hammerspoon is Free and Open SourceDeclutter is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Organize icon

    Organize

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    The file management automation software.

    26 Organize alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Organize screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  File Organizer
    6.  Organization

    Organize VS Declutter

     

    • Organize is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Declutter.

    • Organize is Free and Open SourceDeclutter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Organize is LightweightDeclutter is not according to our users
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    Folder Tidy

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    Folder Tidy is an application that helps users manage their files using over 15 pre-set rules and custom rules. It uses all CPU cores for quick file organization and can handle terabytes of files. The software sorts files into subfolders like Pictures, Music, Spreadsheets...

    12 Folder Tidy alternatives

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    • Mac
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    Folder Tidy Features

    1.  File Organizer

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  7. Maid

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    Be lazy. Let Maid clean up after you, based on rules you define. Think of it as "Hazel for hackers".

    11 Maid alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux

    Maid VS Declutter

     
  8. 4-Organizer Ultra icon

    4-Organizer Ultra

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    AI-Powered care for your PC, fully automatic speedup, organization, cleaning, decluttering and sorting. Use 4-Organizer Ultra: Spend your time on life, not on routine tasks.

    85 4-Organizer Ultra alternatives

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    • RU flagRussia

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    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Optimization
    3.  Disk Maintenance
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Mood Tracking
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  Personal-assistant
    12.  Auto Update

    4-Organizer Ultra VS Declutter

     
  10. MyQuickMac Lite icon

    MyQuickMac Lite

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    AI-powered program: Put an end to the infinite chaos of files.

    10 MyQuickMac Lite alternatives

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    • RU flagRussia

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    • Mac
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    MyQuickMac Lite Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Desktop Application
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  File Organizer

    MyQuickMac Lite VS Declutter

     
  11. Spotless icon

    Spotless

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    Organize files like magic, leaving your Mac spotless.

    8 Spotless alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac

    Spotless VS Declutter

     
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    Taxonomy

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    Taxonomy helps you to quickly sort the folders and store them in order.

    Taxonomy was specially developed for quick file sorting. It will come handy if you need to sort your photos among several folders: “Holiday in Spain”, “Party”, “Add to Facebook”, etc. It is indispensable whe.

    9 Taxonomy alternatives

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    Taxonomy VS Declutter

     
  13. TidyDesk icon

    TidyDesk

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    TidyDesk is a powerful and intuitive folder organization tool designed to help you keep your Mac tidy with powerful GUI. Whether you’re managing your personal files, work documents, or creative projects, TidyDesk ensures everything is in its rightful place with just a few clicks.

    9 TidyDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
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    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Batch Rename Files

    TidyDesk VS Declutter

     
  14. Hammerflow icon

    Hammerflow

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    The most productive way to control your Mac.

    51 Hammerflow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    Hammerflow Features

    1.  Shortcuts Integration

    Hammerflow VS Declutter

     
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