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24 alternatives to SideFolders

Quick access to files and folders without the Mac's finder

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SideFolders launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Unfold▲123

   Extend macOS Quick Look to folders, archives & code files

   Mar 2026 · unfold.tools · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Recently▲91

   Open recently used files, folders, and apps on your Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Remotely▲178

   Access all of the files on your Mac from anywhere

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Picka▲81

   The fastest way to find your files

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Folder Hub▲263

   A floating Finder that can appear anywhere on you Mac

   2024 · finderhub.app · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Odrive▲109

   Your folder to everything online

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   NoFile.io▲108

   A simple file storage site with lots of perks

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Unclutter▲192

   Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Folder Peek▲135

   Put folders in the menu bar on your Mac

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Foldr for MacOS▲111

    A Finder extension to create folders with custom icons

    Jan 2026 · matisandoval.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FolderPlus▲101

    Peek inside any folder without opening it

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    CleanMyDrive 2▲244

    A lightweight drive manager for Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13NI
    NoFile.io – A simple file storage site with lots of perks▲231

    2017 · nofile.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Quick Access▲112

    Organise files in the Mac menu bar

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Apple Files▲230

    File manager for iOS 11

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Recento ▲89

    Instantly access your recent files, folders, apps, clipboard

    2025 · 1dot.ai · its alternatives →

17. 17
    QuickLinks▲101

    Create shortcuts for anything on your Mac

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Backblaze 2.0▲100

    Easily access your files nearly anywhere with your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Folders▲125

    The macOS file manager for (former) Windows users

    2023 · foldersapp.dev · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Basefolder ▲128

    Use your home PC as your own personal cloud storage server.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Dockside app for Mac▲130

    Your friendly file shelf that lives next to your macOS Dock

    2024 · hachipoo.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Folder Preview▲14

    Quick Look Folders & ZIP Files on macOS

    2025 · anybox.ltd · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Recent File Picker for macOS▲100

    Quick access to recent files

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · 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 →