Hazel AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Hazel is DropIt, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Hazel and many of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Hazel are Floxtop, File Juggler, Neatify and Organize.

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Hazel alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for System Cleaners or Workflow Automation Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, File Organizer and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Hazel.
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  1. DropIt icon
     78 likes

    Automates moving, sorting, compressing, and handling files and folders using 17 different actions, advanced filtering by properties and regular expressions, profile-based automation, scheduled folder scans, and seamless drag-and-drop bulk processing.

    20 DropIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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  2. Floxtop icon
     9 likes

    AI-powered Mac file organizer with smart renaming. Automatically sorts files by content and suggests intelligent filenames. Supports 50+ languages. 100% private, offline, no subscriptions.

    35 Floxtop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
     
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  3. File Juggler icon
     22 likes

    File Juggler is a Windows utility for automatic file management. Set up rules and have filejuggler move your files to their correct locations automatically.

    16 File Juggler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  4. Neatify icon
     11 likes

    Automates file and folder organization on macOS with project-based sorting, custom and reusable rules, Quick Sorter for instant action, bulk cleanups, menu bar access, background automation, and support for images, PDFs, and documents to minimize manual sorting.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. File Arbor icon
     7 likes

    Sorts files in real time across multiple folders on Windows and macOS using advanced rules, including regex, file size, and date. Privacy-focused, operates fully offline, offers presets, unlimited rules with Pro license, and supports one-time purchase with lifetime updates.

    7 File Arbor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Mouzi icon
     2 likes

    Automatic file organizer operates silently in the system tray, sorting downloads and any folder by extension or pattern with customizable rules, local undo, and history. Runs fully offline for privacy, supports dynamic placeholders, notifications, and multi-language interface.

    34 Mouzi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7.  9 likes

    Be lazy. Let Maid clean up after you, based on rules you define. Think of it as "Hazel for hackers".

    17 Maid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  8. Helps organize disorganized folders by sorting files into subfolders like Pictures, Music, Spreadsheets, or custom groups using pre-set or custom rules, supports undo, exclusions, full CPU usage, and handles vast amounts of files efficiently.

    20 Folder Tidy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. AI File Sorter is a cross-platform desktop application that uses AI to organize all files and intelligently suggest better file names for image files, based on their visual content. It is designed to reduce clutter, improve consistency, and make files easier to find later...

    19 AI File Sorter alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. TidyDesk icon
     1 like

    TidyDesk is a powerful and intuitive folder organization tool designed to help you keep your Mac tidy with powerful GUI. Whether you’re managing your personal files, work documents, or creative projects, TidyDesk ensures everything is in its rightful place with just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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