DropIt alternative

Like DropIt,
without the dropping.

DropIt is a long-standing free tool: you drag files onto a floating target and it sorts them. TidyFile takes the dragging out of it. It watches your folders and organizes new files the moment they arrive.

Try TidyFile free for 7 days Then £4.99/month

At a glance

DropIt vs TidyFile

DropItTidyFile

PriceFree, open sourceFree trial, then paid

How files get sortedDrag onto a floating drop targetAutomatically, as files arrive

Match files byPatterns you associate with actionsType, name, size or age, with AND / OR

Preview before tidying—Yes, for files already in your folders

Undo moves—One click, from the activity log

Extra actionsCopy, compress, extract and moreMove, rename, tag, recycle

DropIt is an independent open-source project. TidyFile is not affiliated with it. Details are based on DropIt's public listings and may change; a dash means we couldn't confirm the feature.

Choose DropIt if…

✓You want something completely free.
✓You're happy to drag files to sort them.
✓You need actions like compressing or extracting archives.

Choose TidyFile if…

✓You want files organized without touching them.
✓You'd like to preview changes and undo mistakes.
✓You want it running quietly from the tray, starting with Windows.

Frequently asked questions

Is DropIt free?

Yes. DropIt is free, open-source software for Windows. TidyFile is a paid app with a free trial.

What's the main difference between DropIt and TidyFile?

DropIt is built around dragging files onto a floating drop target, which then applies your associations. TidyFile is built around watching folders: new files are matched against your rules and organized in the background without you doing anything.

Can TidyFile undo a move?

Yes. Every move and rename is listed in TidyFile's activity log, and you can put any of them back with one click. Before tidying existing files, TidyFile also shows a preview of exactly what will happen.