Dropover AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Dropover is Fover, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Dropover and six of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Dropover are Yoink, Dropshelf (Windows), Shelfit and Dropshelf.

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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.

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Dropover alternatives page was last updated Feb 3, 2025
  1. Fover icon
     5 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.

    60 Fover alternatives
    Fover screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Watch Folder
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  File preview
    7.  Drag and Drop
    Fover iconDropover Icon

    Fover VS Dropover

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  2. Yoink icon
     16 likes

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

    20 Yoink alternatives
    Yoink screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    Yoink iconDropover Icon

    Yoink VS Dropover

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

    • Yoink is Paid and ProprietaryDropover is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Yoink is LightweightDropover is not according to our users
  3. Dropshelf (Windows) icon
     3 likes

    Stash and hold draggable content until you need it. Dropshelf makes moving and copying files easier and faster.

    13 Dropshelf (Windows) alternatives
    Shake your cursor to open a new shelf and drop in whatever you're dragging.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dropshelf (Windows) Features

    1.  Web Clipper
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  File Storage
    Dropshelf (Windows) iconDropover Icon

    Dropshelf (Windows) VS Dropover

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  4. Shelfit icon
     4 likes

    Worry less about juggling multiple windows or deciding where you want to store things. With Shelfit you can quickly open up a shelf, drag files in, and then when you're ready just drag them back out.

    14 Shelfit alternatives
    Shelfit screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Shelfit Features

    1.  File Storage
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  File Organizer
    Shelfit iconDropover Icon

    Shelfit VS Dropover

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  5. Dropshelf icon
     3 likes

    Dropshelf is a place to put things. Drag anything to the edge of the screen, and a shelf slides out. Drop files, text clippings and links — whatever you want to keep handy.

    13 Dropshelf alternatives
    Dropshelf screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Dropshelf Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    Dropshelf iconDropover Icon

    Dropshelf VS Dropover

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  6. DragonDrop icon
     1 like

    DragonDrop makes dragging and dropping on your Mac way better.

    DragonDrop lets you set down what you're dragging, leaving you free to find your destination without worrying about keeping the mouse button held down. Plus, you can paste things into DragonDrop, and cut or cop.

    9 DragonDrop alternatives
    DragonDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    DragonDrop Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    DragonDrop iconDropover Icon

    DragonDrop VS Dropover

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