Dockside Alternatives

Dockside is described as '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' and is a clipboard manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dockside for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Dockside alternative is Tokri, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dockside are Droppy for macOS, NotchNook, Folder Hub and The Boring Notch.

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  1. 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
     
  2. 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
     
  3. NotchNook icon
     9 likes

    A whole new way of using macos! NotchNook is a new Mac app that transforms your MacBook's notch into a dynamic, functional feature akin to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.

    22 NotchNook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Welcome to Boring.Notch, the coolest way to make your MacBook's notch the star of the show! Forget about those boring status bars—our notch turns into a dynamic music control center, complete with a snazzy visualizer and all the music controls you need.

    20 The Boring Notch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. DropNotch icon
     3 likes

    Turns the MacBook notch into a drop zone! Easily share files using AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more by simply dropping them into your MacBook notch area.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • 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. Droplr icon
     60 likes

    Droplr is a tiny application that aims at helping people share things easier. Every day people come across many situations in which they need to share something with someone else. It's a simple problem, but almost every solution is limited, cumbersome, inflexible and/or...

    67 Droplr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  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
     
  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. 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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