Organize and declutter your desktop by creating containers of icons and shortcuts or add multiple explorer windows right on your desktop.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Desktop Groups Alternatives
Apps similar to Desktop Groups include Fences. It's paid, but Portals: Desktop Organization and Desktop Frames + are free. Other options are Sparkle AI, iTop Easy Desktop, DeskSweep and Sideslide. You can choose from more than 10 Desktop Customization Tools like Desktop Groups for Windows and Mac.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
+1
Shortcutty is a shortcut launcher for Windows. If your desktop is cluttered with shortcuts or you constantly dig through folders to find your apps or files — this app lets you organize everything into tabs and groups, always one click away.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Steam
+8
Use InfiniDesk to choose which files appear on your Mac desktop. Create dedicated desktop views for each project or workflow — and switch between them instantly with a click. InfiniDesk is perfect for keeping your workspace focused and clutter-free.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Spain
EU
Use the desktop to keep content from across your Mac accessible and organized in defined areas — folder-backed, tag-backed, or virtual — or simply keep it clutter-free.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Netherlands- EU
+2
Experience Files Magic AI: Instantly organize, compare, and manage your files with advanced AI. Try our interactive demo, explore features, testimonials, and pricing.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
United States
Stop wasting hours hunting for files. Declutr organizes your entire Desktop, Downloads, or any folder in seconds.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Netherlands
- EU
Keeps real Finder folders on your Mac desktop as compact tiles that expand on hover into a full file grid. Drag and drop, Quick Look and multi-display support, with Finder still the source of truth. One-time purchase, 14-day trial, no account.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Ukraine
+3
Maktaby groups your shortcuts, folders and files into resizable, snap-able boxes that float above the Windows desktop instead of being buried in it — then adds the two things a plain desktop organizer never has: widgets you write yourself and live wallpapers.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Egypt
+4
A lightweight Windows desktop organizer with AI-powered cleanup, movable docks, and an encrypted vault — free 7-day trial, no account needed.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Canada
+2
Frostpane gathers the icons on your Windows desktop into translucent panes you can move, roll up to their title, stack into tabs and sort by rule.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
20 DesktopShelves alternativesDesktopShelves helps you fight the clutter on your desktop by organizing files on shelves. A shelf the size of 5 icons holds 20 files.
Platforms
- Mac
