DeskBox vs TuckPane
DeskBox
deskbox.funTuckPane
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| Figure | DeskBox | TuckPane |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · Desktop Organization Software | 8.6 (#2) | 6.4 (#37) |
| License | Current releases use the GPL-3.0-only license; earlier MIT releases remain available and were not relicensed retroactively. | TuckPane is licensed under the MIT License. |
| Maker | DeskBox was started and is maintained by Tianyu Zhu, a product manager who describes the project as a solo after-work effort. | The GitHub repository is owned by ch998244353, whose profile display name is Ch. |
| Purpose | DeskBox organizes files on the Windows desktop using file boxes, folder mapping, stacks, groups, and desktop cleanup. | TuckPane is a desktop file organizer that keeps real files and folders in compact panes that expand when needed. |
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In their own words
DeskBox
DeskBox is a free Windows app for organizing desktop files in boxes, mapped folders, stacks, and groups. File boxes support drag and drop, renaming, deletion, opening, and locating items in File Explorer. Mapped folders appear on the desktop without changing the original folder location. Similar files can be stacked manually or automatically, and grouped boxes can be switched with the mouse wheel or Ctrl+Tab. A cleanup flow lets users select files individually, include the public desktop, and resume an interrupted cleanup. Built-in boxes cover files, to-dos, notes, and music controls. DeskBox says files, to-dos, notes, and cache remain on the computer and are not uploaded to the cloud by default. Its built-in boxes have no feature restrictions, ads, or subscriptions; the app is listed as GPL-3.0-only with free personal use. It supports Windows 10 version 21H2 or later and Windows 11, with some materials and animations reduced on Windows 10. Direct installers support x64 or ARM64.