
DeskBox
7.0#2 in desktop organization softwareFree planFree planWindows
Visit

| Fact | DeskBox | Portals: Desktop Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Full Native AOT installers bundle the Windows App Runtime and can install offline without a separate .NET runtime. | The Windows installer can add registry keys that enable Portals buttons in Windows folder and desktop background context menus. |
| Maker | DeskBox was started and is maintained by Tianyu Zhu, a product manager who describes the project as a solo after-work effort. | Portals is developed by Ross Patterson. |
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.
Portals suits Windows users who want selected folders visible on the desktop in adjustable containers. Its layouts and settings profiles may help people who switch display setups.