
DeskBox
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| Fact | DeskBox | DesktopBox |
|---|---|---|
| License | Current releases use the GPL-3.0-only license; earlier MIT releases remain available and were not relicensed retroactively. | The repository identifies the license as MIT. |
| Privacy | DeskBox requires no account or cloud synchronization; configuration, notes, tasks, history, layouts and managed files remain local by default. | The project states that DesktopBox has no telemetry and makes no network connections. |
| Purpose | DeskBox organizes files on the Windows desktop using file boxes, folder mapping, stacks, groups, and desktop cleanup. | DesktopBox is a free, open-source Windows desktop organizer described as an alternative to Fences. |
DeskBox suits Windows users who want to group, sort, and clean up desktop files without moving mapped folders. It also fits users who want built-in boxes for notes, to-dos, or music controls.
DesktopBox suits Windows users who want to group desktop items without moving their original files. It is for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 only.