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Yoink vs Dropzone: catalog facts
Yoink	Dropzone
Best for: Mac users who move files between apps and windows by dragging	Best for: Mac users who move and upload files often and want faster drag-and-drop shortcuts
Paid One-time purchase of 9.99 euros or 8.99 dollars, with a free trial.	Paid A lifetime licence costs $35, with a 14-day trial; also available via Setapp.
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	Drag-and-drop actions for moving, copying and uploading files Multiple grids for different workflows All 4 strengths for Dropzone Drag-and-drop actions for moving, copying and uploading files Multiple grids for different workflows One-time lifetime licence rather than a subscription Available on the Mac App Store and Setapp
macOS only Paid after the trial	macOS 13 or later only Pro features require payment after the 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	Not stated if it works offline
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 Dropzone aptonic.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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