DeskBox
7.0#2 in desktop organization softwareFree planFree planWindows
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Nimi Places
6.3#9 in desktop organization softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | DeskBox | Nimi Places |
|---|---|---|
| License | Current releases use the GPL-3.0-only license; earlier MIT releases remain available and were not relicensed retroactively. | Downloading Nimi Places is subject to the Nimi projects general application license (NPGAL). |
| Privacy | DeskBox requires no account or cloud synchronization; configuration, notes, tasks, history, layouts and managed files remain local by default. | The license says the maker does not receive or access personal data during normal operation and that the software does not automatically exchange information with the maker without an explicit opt-in action. |
| Purpose | DeskBox organizes files on the Windows desktop using file boxes, folder mapping, stacks, groups, and desktop cleanup. | Nimi Places organizes the desktop into customizable containers that display files and folders from chosen locations as icons and thumbnails. |
DeskBox plans
- Direct installerFree
- 官网直装版Free
- Microsoft StorePriced on request
Nimi Places plans
- Free (non-commercial use)Free
Pick DeskBox if…
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.
Pick Nimi Places if…
Nimi Places suits Windows users who want desktop access to files and folders organized in configurable containers. Its free plan is for non-commercial use only.