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24 alternatives to Desktop Neo

Rethinking the desktop interface for productivity

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Desktop Neo launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   GitHub Desktop▲252

   The New Native

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Layout – I'm a Sucker for Updates▲63

   Desktop Neo, rethinking the desktop UI and Dribble Playbook

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Lookback Live▲264

   Real-time user research on mobile and desktop 🕵 ✍️

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   My Desk▲235

   A smart task manager for freelancers

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Paperspace for Teams▲135

   Desktops in the cloud, now launched and great for teams

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Modern Desk▲79

   An apps and accessories newsletter for creatives.

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Hero Panel▲209

   Productivity dashboard for super-humans

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Workflowy 2.0▲176

   Organize your brain

   2018 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Bell+Cat▲138

   Simpler than spreadsheets

   2017 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Thoughts▲121

    The forward thinking tool

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Whiteboard▲159

    Focus on what matters most in your day.

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Stack▲88

    A task manager for Devs & Designers

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Office Manager's Tech Stack▲84

    A collection of tools to keep the office moving

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    SaveMyTime - Time Tracker▲125

    A new way to track time and analyse productivity

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hello Tech Pros: How Dell Optimizes Meetings▲55

    Nathan Johns on Productivity

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    LaunchBar 6▲104

    Meet the future of productivity

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Swipes 2.0▲116

    Task management for high achievers

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Smart Desk 3▲9

    AI Powered Smart Desk

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    NW.js▲77

    A new way of writing desktop apps with Web technologies

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Workplace▲76

    Showcase your work and connect with your colleagues

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Müse▲73

    A space to reflect on deep questions

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Deskcamping▲90

    A new way for freelancers and startups to rent desk space

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    FoldingText▲83

    Plain text productivity for geeks

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Blocks▲62

    Productivity tools for freelancers and teams

    2014 · 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 →