Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Cling

Your desk in the cloud.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Cling launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Desky▲256

   Make your office flexible for free

   2022 · trydesky.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Freeter▲143

   Open-source workspace. For people working on their computer.

   2016 · freeter.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Clew▲238

   Universal search bar for all your cloud apps.

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Textpad▲200

   Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

   2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Desky▲130

   Turn your office into a flexible workspace for free

   2022 · trydesky.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Easel▲101

   A little canvas for any idea

   2022 · goeasel.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Paperboard▲81

   a CLI application for managing list of internet bookmarks

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Carpet▲117

   The easiest way to keep your desktop "clean" ;)

   2019 · getcarpet.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Unclutter▲192

   Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

   2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Whiteboard▲159

    Focus on what matters most in your day.

    2014 · whiteboard.co · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Cospace▲76

    Free self-hosted collaboration tool for stress-free work

    2022 · twigex.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    QuickShift▲136

    Reduce desktop clutter on your Mac. Clean up & Organise

    2017 · growthbeats.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Paperspace for Teams▲135

    Desktops in the cloud, now launched and great for teams

    2016 · paperspace.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Copy Space▲85

    Synchronize clipboards from Windows to all your devices.

    2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Copyclip▲108

    Simple, efficient clipboard manager for your Mac

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Deskcamping▲90

    A new way for freelancers and startups to rent desk space

    2014 · deskcamping.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    To-Do Board▲101

    Making lists & notes for collaboration should be simple

    2022 · nimboard.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tabber Workstation▲59

    The ultimate productivity application for windows 10 and 11

    2022 · jtechdesignstechno.wixsite.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Collage▲71

    Drag and drop productivity.

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    OneClip▲104

    Share your clipboard with people nearby

    2021 · oneclip.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Widget-Board▲83

    Visual planning, curating and productivity tool

    2020 · widget-board.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Clmn▲75

    Just Columns & Tasks

    2022 · clmnapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ShareClip▲72

    Your clipboard on any device

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Startboard▲68

    A better start page that keeps your favorite links within reach.

    2022 · startboard.so · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →