Try Alayo when…
- Most of your work is organizing local project files.
- A spatial view would help you group and revisit related material.
- You want to keep a working set in view across sessions.
Considering a ForkLift alternative for Mac?
Alayo Workbench vs ForkLift Give your project files
Alayo Workbench vs ForkLift Give your project files
a place on the canvas.
When local project materials are scattered across folders, Alayo lets you bring their references together. Arrange documents and images by what you are working on, and keep the project in view.
Apple Silicon · macOS 15+ · No credit card
Alayo — Current Projects
Organize your current project files on a canvas. See how it works →
Find your fit
A canvas for organizing the files your project needs.
Keep ForkLift when…
- You rely on dual-pane browsing and keyboard-driven file operations.
- You need FTP, SFTP, remote connections or folder synchronization.
- Saved tabs, paths and layouts already fit how you work.
ForkLift already offers Workspaces for saving layouts, tabs and locations. Alayo offers a different way to organize project files: cards and groups on a canvas. Official features ↗
How it works
Start with one real project
01
Choose a project
Pick a small set of PDFs, images and documents you are working with now.
02
Bring files into view
Add references to existing files and arrange their cards into groups on the canvas.
03
Decide from your own work
Try returning to that project over the next few days. Is it easier to find what you need?
Adding file references and rearranging cards does not move originals. Explicit file moves and renames are separate operations.
Launch · Early bird
US$39 launch early bird
One purchase covers Alayo Workbench 1.x on up to two devices. Regular price US$59. Early-bird pricing may end at any time. Full refund within 14 days of purchase.
Try free for 14 days →Apple Silicon · macOS 15+ · No credit card
FAQ
Before you choose.
Does Alayo replace my FTP or SFTP client?
This page makes no such promise. If remote file transfers and synchronization are your main need, ForkLift is the closer fit.
Is Alayo the cheaper option?
Not necessarily. Compare the current prices and license terms on both websites. Choose based on the workflow you actually need.
Will organizing the canvas move my files?
Adding references and arranging cards does not move the original files. Actual file moves and renames are separate operations.
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Comparison prepared by Alayo. Independent products; no affiliation or endorsement is implied. Facts checked September 15, 2026.