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DesktopShelves vs ScreenShelf
Both stand on desktop organization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Mac
DesktopShelves offers a shelf-based Mac workflow with Finder access, previews, text capture, and design options. Its macOS-only availability and same-volume file restriction define how it can be used.
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ScreenShelf provides visual, manual organization on macOS through customizable shelves and workflow pages. Consider it if those controls fit your routine and you do not need automatic sorting or saved layouts.
Visit ScreenShelfThe facts
| DesktopShelves | ScreenShelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | ScreenShelf: $3.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kitestack.com | quietwareapps.com |
| On desktop organization software | #42 of 47 | #46 of 47 |
DesktopShelves: what it does well
- Organizes files into desktop shelves
- Finder folders can open as shelves
- Quick Look previews with one click
- Creates files from selected text
- Includes designs and a sharing gallery
What to know first
- Available only on macOS
- Each shelf holds 20 files
- Dragged files must share the shelf folder’s volume
- No free plan
ScreenShelf: what it does well
- Pages support separate workflows
- Custom names and icons
- Colors, images, and labels
- Recents panel included
- One-time purchase, no subscription
What to know first
- macOS only
- No free plan
- No automatic sorting
- No saved layouts
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