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Partitions vs Tabbles
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.
Free plan Windows
Choose Partitions if you want configurable desktop groups for files, icons, and shortcuts on Windows. Look elsewhere if you need a different platform, or if you need existing-folder browsing without PRO.
Visit Partitions Free plan APIExtensionWindows
Tabbles offers file tagging, rules, and unified search, with tools for teams sharing tags across storage locations. Check its Windows requirement and the plan limits before choosing a tier.
Visit TabblesThe facts
| Partitions | Tabbles | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Extension, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | BASIC: €3 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.microsoft.com | tabbles.net |
| On desktop organization software | #21 of 47 | #17 of 47 |
Partitions: what it does well
- Groups desktop files, icons, and shortcuts into partitions.
- Each partition is a resizable, customizable desktop widget.
- Customize color, transparency, size, and icon view.
- Navigate into folders and open links within partitions.
- Can be brought to the foreground while you work.
What to know first
- Folder browsing and multiple Explorer folder displays require PRO.
- Listed for Windows only.
- Requires Windows 10 version 15063.0 or later.
Tabbles: what it does well
- Tags files without changing names or adding hidden files.
- Rules can tag files using several attributes.
- Search includes tags, comments, and file contents.
- Teams can share tags and manage granular permissions.
- Retains tagging when files move or are renamed in Explorer.
What to know first
- Platform support is Windows only.
- PDF previews are limited to the first 10 pages.
- LAN mode requires SQL Server Express 2008 or newer.
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