Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Boxio
No one has time to work with a messy computer - box it up
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Boxio launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Hi HN! I recently switched from a Fedora/GNOME laptop to a MacBook Air. My old setup served me well as a portable workstation, but I’ve started traveling more while working remotely and needed something with similar performance but better battery life. The main thing I missed was a simple taskbar that shows the windows in the current workspace instead of a Dock that mixes everything together. I built boringBar so I would not have to use the Dock. It shows only the windows in the current Space, lets you switch Spaces by scrolling on the bar, and adds a desktop switcher so you can jump…
Apr 2026 · boringbar.app · its alternatives →
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Boxvy▲11I’d like to invite you to download and try Boxvy — a productivity app designed to give you quick, easy access to your most important content right from your desktop. And, if possible, I’d really appreciate your feedback! Quick Description: This app is a lightweight yet powerful productivity tool designed for Windows and Mac, transforming your desktop into a dynamic workspace. With Boxvy, users can add customizable content — including notes, timers, shortcuts, any browser content, and more — directly to their screen in the form of widgets, movable bubbles, or minimalist status bar icons. This…
Jul 2026 · boxvy.co · its alternatives →
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Shift▲599Shift is the productivity tool missing from your workday.
2016 · shift.com · its alternatives →
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2014 · theboxes.co · its alternatives →
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Slash▲564A productivity machine that forces you to do tasks 1-by-1
2019 · getslash.co · its alternatives →
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Workspaces▲163Your things well-organized. Ready to open with one click.
2017 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! This is Daniel from Floutwork (https://www.floutwork.com) Floutwork is an all-in-one desktop app designed to serve as a personal work system, offering a no-BS approach to getting real work done online. Background: When I transitioned from a development role to a product management role, I realized there was no real organization or structure to the way I worked as a PM. Tasks I needed to complete were scattered across emails, Teams, meetings, etc. I was inundated with emails and found myself juggling multiple browser windows, numerous open tabs, and other desktop…
2023 · its alternatives →
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boxxy puts bad Linux applications in a box with only their files. - queer/boxxy
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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My Drawer▲96Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS
Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →
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Winio▲122The fastest way to sync your team with ongoing projects
2017 · winio.io · its alternatives →
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BallerTODO▲141Ditch the list! Organize like a baller, get stuff done.
2020 · ballertodo.com · its alternatives →
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Box UI Elements▲217Bring customizable parts of the Box UI to your own apps
2017 · developer.box.com · its alternatives →
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Boxes 2.0▲83A place for your stuff. Organize. Discover. Buy. Sell.
2015 · box.es · its alternatives →
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