Maid AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Maid is Organize, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Maid and seven of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Maid are DeClutter: File Tagger and Organizer , Folder Tidy, Declutter and MyQuickMac Lite.

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Maid alternatives page was last updated Sep 5, 2024
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  1. Organize icon
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    Organize

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    The file management automation software.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  File Organizer
    6.  Organization
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    • Organize is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Maid.

    • Organize is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Maid.

    • Organize is Free and Open SourceMaid is also Free and Open Source
    • Organize is LightweightMaid is not according to our users
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    DeClutter: File Tagger and Organizer icon

    DeClutter: File Tagger and Organizer

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    The application automatically processes files and folders based on the rules specified by the user.

    The app is open source, based on Python/PySide2.

    16 DeClutter: File Tagger and Organizer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DeClutter: File Tagger and Organizer Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Auto-delete files
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Custom rules
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    Folder Tidy

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    Folder Tidy is an application that helps users manage their files using over 15 pre-set rules and custom rules. It uses all CPU cores for quick file organization and can handle terabytes of files. The software sorts files into subfolders like Pictures, Music, Spreadsheets...

    12 Folder Tidy alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Folder Tidy Features

    1.  File Organizer
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    Declutter

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    Declutter is an elegant solution to Desktop Clutter that every Mac user faces. It automatically keeps your desktop organised and clean always by moving the files on the Desktop to smart folders using rules based on file names and extensions.

    11 Declutter alternatives
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    • Mac
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.5) is from March 2018.

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    MyQuickMac Lite

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    AI-powered program: Put an end to the infinite chaos of files.

    10 MyQuickMac Lite alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    MyQuickMac Lite Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Desktop Application
    5.  AI-Powered
    6.  File Organizer
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    Spotless

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    Organize files like magic, leaving your Mac spotless.

    8 Spotless alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    TidyDesk

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    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.

    9 TidyDesk alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
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    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  File Tagging
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Batch Rename Files
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