DropPoint Alternatives

DropPoint is described as 'A free and open source alternative to Dropover, that makes dragging and dropping of files seamless. Works on Windows Linux and Mac' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to DropPoint for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad. The best DropPoint alternative is Folder Hub, which is free. Other great apps like DropPoint are ShakePin, Dockside, Yoink and Dropzone.

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A free and open source alternative to Dropover, that makes dragging and dropping of files seamless. Works on Windows Linux...

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DropPoint alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
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  1. Folder Hub icon

    Folder Hub

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    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.

    8 Folder Hub alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Folder Hub screenshot 1

    Folder Hub Features

    Folder Hub VS DropPoint

     

    • Folder Hub is the most popular Mac alternative to DropPoint.

    • Folder Hub is the most popular free alternative to DropPoint.

    • Folder Hub is Freemium and ProprietaryDropPoint is Free and Open Source
  2. ShakePin icon

    ShakePin

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    Open source Dropover alternative.

    8 ShakePin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ShakePin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Drag and Drop

    ShakePin VS DropPoint

     

    • ShakePin is the most popular Open Source alternative to DropPoint.

    • ShakePin is Free and Open SourceDropPoint is also Free and Open Source
    • ShakePin is Privacy focusedDropPoint is not according to our users
  4. Dockside icon

    Dockside

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    Dockside 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.

    18 Dockside alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dockside screenshot 1

    Dockside Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Dock
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Extract text from image
    7.  Remove metadata

    Dockside VS DropPoint

     

    • Dockside is the most popular commercial alternative to DropPoint.

    • Dockside is Paid and ProprietaryDropPoint is Free and Open Source
  5. Yoink icon

    Yoink

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

    20 Yoink alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Yoink screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop

    Yoink VS DropPoint

     

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

    • Yoink is Paid and ProprietaryDropPoint is Free and Open Source
    • Yoink is LightweightDropPoint is not according to our users
  6. Dropzone icon

    Dropzone

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    Dropzone is a productivity app for the Mac that makes it faster and easier to move and copy files, launch applications, upload to many different services, and more.

    23 Dropzone alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dropzone screenshot 1

    Dropzone Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Upload images
    3.  Snippets

    Dropzone VS DropPoint

     
  7. Dropover icon

    Dropover

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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.

    16 Dropover alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dropover screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Upload Screenshot
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  File Storage
    8.  Drag and Drop

    Dropover VS DropPoint

     
  9. Dropshelf (Windows) icon

    Dropshelf (Windows)

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

    13 Dropshelf (Windows) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shake your cursor to open a new shelf and drop in whatever you're dragging.

    Dropshelf (Windows) Features

    1.  Web Clipper
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  File Storage

    Dropshelf (Windows) VS DropPoint

     

    • Dropshelf (Windows) is the most popular Windows alternative to DropPoint.

    • Dropshelf (Windows) is Freemium and ProprietaryDropPoint is Free and Open Source
  10. FileFillet icon

    FileFillet

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    The Mac app that makes organizing files a breeze.

    19 FileFillet alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Move/copy files from anywhere quickly to your favourite directories

    FileFillet Features

    1.  Drag and Drop

    FileFillet VS DropPoint

     
  11. Shelfit icon

    Shelfit

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    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

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shelfit screenshot 1

    Shelfit Features

    1.  File Storage
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  File Organizer

    Shelfit VS DropPoint

     
  12. Dragthing icon

    Dragthing

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    DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

    It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.

    It stores frequently-used clippings su.

    67 Dragthing alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dragthing screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Notice on https://www.dragthing.com/ of discontinuation as of 2019.

    Dragthing Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    Dragthing VS DropPoint

     
  13. DragonDrop icon

    DragonDrop

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    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.

    10 DragonDrop alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DragonDrop screenshot 1

    DragonDrop Features

    1.  Drag and Drop

    DragonDrop VS DropPoint

     
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