Desktop Groups Alternatives

Desktop Groups is described as 'The app lets you create groups of related files on your desktop. You can freely move groups of files around on your desktop and add or remove files via drag & drop' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Desktop Groups for Windows, Mac and Steam. The best Desktop Groups alternative is Portals: Desktop Organization, which is free. Other great apps like Desktop Groups are Fences, Sparkle AI, iTop Easy Desktop and Sideslide.

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The app lets you create groups of related files on your desktop. You can freely move groups of files around on your desktop and add or remove files via drag & drop.

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Desktop Groups alternatives page was last updated Dec 4, 2024
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  1. Portals: Desktop Organization icon
    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.

    12 Portals: Desktop Organization alternatives
    Portals: Desktop Organization screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Portals: Desktop Organization screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Portals: Desktop Organization VS Desktop Groups

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

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

    • Portals: Desktop Organization is Free and ProprietaryDesktop Groups is Paid and Proprietary
    • Portals: Desktop Organization is Lightweight and CustomizableDesktop Groups 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.

    20 Fences alternatives
    Maintain a distraction-free desktop.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Fences Features

    1.  Group Icons
    'Roll up' fences to their title bar to save space.
    Customize fence color, opacity, and more.
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    Right-click on your desktop to access desktop settings.
    Fences iconDesktop Groups Icon

    Fences VS Desktop Groups

    Is Fences a good alternative to Desktop Groups?
     

    • Fences is the most popular commercial alternative to Desktop Groups.

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

    17 Sparkle AI alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Sparkle AI Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  File Organizer
    3.  Automate File Organization
    4.  Folder structure
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    Sparkle AI iconDesktop Groups Icon

    Sparkle AI VS Desktop Groups

    Is Sparkle AI a good alternative to Desktop Groups?
     

    • Sparkle AI is the most popular Mac alternative to Desktop Groups.

    • Sparkle AI is Paid and ProprietaryDesktop Groups is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Fences

    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.

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  6. iTop Easy Desktop icon
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    iTop Easy Desktop

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    iTop Easy Desktop is a free and easy-to-use desktop manager to organize your desktop apps, files, and folders according to your rules, freeing you from laboriously sorting desktop icons. It delivers various practical features including but not limited to grouping desktop items...

    19 iTop Easy Desktop alternatives
    iTop Easy Desktop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
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    iTop Easy Desktop iconDesktop Groups Icon

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  7. Sideslide icon
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    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.

    21 Sideslide alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Sideslide Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Multitasking
    3.  Portable
    Sideslide iconDesktop Groups Icon

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  8. iCollections icon
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    iCollections

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    iCollections is an expertly designed application which helps you keep your desktop organized. The app's unique features are what make it the most popular method of desktop organization for Mac users.

    15 iCollections alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    iCollections Features

    1.  Extensive customization
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Drag and Drop
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    +2
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    iCollections iconDesktop Groups Icon

    iCollections VS Desktop Groups

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  10. Coodesker icon
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    Coodesker

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    Automatically organize your desktop shortcuts icons and running tasks.

    12 Coodesker alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Coodesker Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    Coodesker screenshot 1
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    +1
    Coodesker screenshot 3
    Coodesker iconDesktop Groups Icon

    Coodesker VS Desktop Groups

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  11. Partitions icon
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    Partitions

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    Organize and declutter your desktop by creating containers of icons and shortcuts or add multiple explorer windows right on your desktop.

    9 Partitions alternatives
    With the main window, change the appearance of partitions

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Partitions Features

    1.  Widgets
    Customize the color and size of partition contents
    Use to organize and replace desktop shortcuts
    Partitions iconDesktop Groups Icon

    Partitions VS Desktop Groups

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  12. DesktopShelves icon
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    DesktopShelves

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    DesktopShelves helps you fight the clutter on your desktop by organizing files on shelves. A shelf the size of 5 icons holds 20 files.

    13 DesktopShelves alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    DesktopShelves Features

    1.  Group Icons
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    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.4, released in November 2013, can be still bought from Mac App Store.

    DesktopShelves iconDesktop Groups Icon

    DesktopShelves VS Desktop Groups

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