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 NotchNook, Folder Hub, The Boring Notch and DropNotch.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Dockside alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Tokri icon
     10 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    18 Tokri alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
    • Tokri is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dockside.

    • Tokri is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dockside.

    • Tokri is Free and Open SourceDockside is Paid and Proprietary
    • Tokri is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDockside is not according to our users
  2. NotchNook icon
     9 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    21 NotchNook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • NotchNook is the most popular commercial alternative to Dockside.

    • NotchNook is Paid and ProprietaryDockside is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Folder Hub icon
     8 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    19 The Boring Notch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. DropNotch icon
     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
     
  6. Yoink icon
     18 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Yoink simplifies drag and drop between windows, apps, spaces and fullscreen apps.

    17 Yoink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Yoink is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Dockside.

    • Yoink is Paid and ProprietaryDockside is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Yoink is LightweightDockside is not according to our users
  7. ShakePin icon
     5 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Open source Dropover alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Droplr icon
     60 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
    • Droplr is the most popular Web-based alternative to Dockside.

    • Droplr is Freemium and ProprietaryDockside is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Unclutter icon
     28 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Dropover icon
     5 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    17 Dropover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Fover icon
     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
12 of 19 Dockside alternatives