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Yoink vs Dockside: catalog facts
Yoink	Dockside
Best for: Mac users who move files between apps and windows by dragging	Best for: Mac users who drag files between apps and want a temporary holding area
Paid One-time purchase of 9.99 euros or 8.99 dollars, with a free trial.	Paid 14-day free trial, then a $5.99 lifetime license with no subscription.
macOS	macOS
Shelf appears automatically at the screen edge while dragging One-time purchase rather than a subscription All 4 strengths for Yoink Shelf appears automatically at the screen edge while dragging One-time purchase rather than a subscription Same features on the website, Mac App Store and Setapp versions Localized into eight languages	Shelf can sit beside the Dock or on any screen edge Quick access to recent screenshots and downloads All 4 strengths for Dockside Shelf can sit beside the Dock or on any screen edge Quick access to recent screenshots and downloads Folder monitoring and configurable drop zones One-time purchase with no subscription
macOS only Paid after the trial	macOS only, requires macOS 13 or later Paid after the 14-day trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Yoink eternalstorms.at/yoink/mac Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Dockside hachipoo.com/dockside-app Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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