Maktaby

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Maktaby groups your shortcuts, folders and files into resizable, snap-able boxes that float above the Windows desktop instead of being buried in it — then adds the two things a plain desktop organizer never has: widgets you write yourself and live wallpapers.

Cost / License

Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)

Origin

Egypt

Platforms

Windows

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Lightweight
Support for Themes
Privacy focused

Features

No registration required
Ad-free
Support for Multiple Monitors
Support for scripting
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Dark Mode
No Tracking
Works Offline
Desktop Application

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ezzhasan added Maktaby
about 4 hours ago
ezzhasan added Maktaby as alternative to iTop Easy Desktop, Fences, Portals: Desktop Organization, Nimi Places and 13 more
about 15 hours ago

Maktaby information

Developed by
Ezz Hasan
Licensing
Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Free product.
Written in
C#
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Supported Languages
- English
- Arabic

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Updated Oct 8, 2026

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Maktaby was added to AlternativeTo by ezzhasan on Oct 9, 2026 and this page was last updated Oct 9, 2026.

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What is Maktaby?

Maktaby groups your shortcuts, folders and files into resizable, snap-able boxes that float above the Windows desktop instead of being buried in it — then adds the two things a plain desktop organizer never has: widgets you write yourself and live wallpapers.