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Fences

Windows desktop organizer that groups icons into shaded areas

Free trial · from $9.99/yrUtilitiesChecked Oct 9, 2026
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What is Fences?

Fences is a Windows desktop organizer from Stardock. It places desktop icons, files and folders in shaded areas called fences, which can be sorted automatically by rules, stacked as tabs or rolled up out of sight. Folder Portals mirror any folder onto the desktop, and Peek brings the fences on top of open windows with a shortcut. Fences 6 is sold as a one-year subscription or as a permanent license for that version, and is also part of the Object Desktop suite.

Fences is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). See every plan

Good for

  • Windows users whose desktop is crowded with shortcuts and files
  • Keeping game launchers, school work or project files in separate groups
  • IT teams that want the same organized desktop on every company PC

Worth knowing

  • Windows 10 and 11 only, including ARM devices; no Mac or Linux version is listed.
  • A copy bought as a subscription stops working if the subscription is allowed to lapse.
  • A permanent license covers Fences 6 and its 6.x updates but not later major versions, and the Steam edition is permanent-license only.
  • The Single plan covers one device; running Fences on up to 5 PCs needs the Multi-Device plan or a 5-pack license.

Key features

Fence groups
Desktop icons, files and folders sit in shaded areas whose size, color, transparency and sorting can be changed. A fence can be rolled up to keep its contents out of sight until needed.
Automatic sorting rules
Rules place new desktop items into fences by file type, name, time or target location, for example collecting every screenshot in one fence.
Folder Portals
Mirror any folder, including cloud and network folders, onto the desktop as a fence, so its contents can be reached without opening File Explorer.
Peek
Pressing the Windows key and Space brings your fences on top of all open windows for quick access to files, folders and applications.
Tabs, Icon Tint and Chameleon
Fences 6 stacks several fences together as tabs, applies a uniform color tint to desktop icons, and can fade icons into the background to reduce visual noise.
Business deployment
Fences 6 for Business adds tooling to deploy configurations from network drives, content locking, single-key activation and centralized activation management.

Fences pricing

Starts at
$9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription)
Free plan
None
Free trial
30-day free trial download
Single$9.99per year (US dollar price in the page's metadata)A 1 Year Subscription for one device, kept on the latest version. Read from India, the page showed ₹1,025.22 with ₹1,206.00 crossed out.
Multi-Device₹2,411.00per year, as shown to a visitor in IndiaA 1 Year Subscription with one key and 5 simultaneous activations. The US dollar price could not be read.
Fences 6 on Steam$29.99one-time purchase (US Steam store)A permanent license for Fences 6 with a 1 PC activation limit. It gets 6.x updates but not later major versions. A Multi-Device Upgrade add-on is $19.99.
Object Desktop₹4,820.82per year, as shown to a visitor in IndiaStardock's suite of more than a dozen apps including Fences, with up to 5 active installs. Shown with ₹6,026.00 crossed out.
Fences 6 for BusinessCustomPriced in an order builder by number of licenses, with volume discounts, single or per-machine keys and a year of maintenance and premium support.

Read from stardock.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Fences before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Other savingsUpgrade pricing for owners of earlier versions

    Owners of Fences 3, 4 or 5 can check their eligibility on the product page for a discounted upgrade to Fences 6. The amount is shown after the check.

    Stated on stardock.com

Fences alternatives

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Common questions

Is Fences free?

No, Fences is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial download.

How much does Fences cost?

Fences lists 5 plans. Single: $9.99 per year (US dollar price in the page's metadata). Multi-Device: ₹2,411.00 per year, as shown to a visitor in India. Fences 6 on Steam: $29.99 one-time purchase (US Steam store). Object Desktop: ₹4,820.82 per year, as shown to a visitor in India. Fences 6 for Business: custom pricing. Prices were read from stardock.com on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does Fences work on?

Fences is available on Windows.

Does Fences offer any discounts?

Fences publicly lists the following: Upgrade pricing for owners of earlier versions.

Does Fences have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Fences is listed for Windows.

Does Fences have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Fences is listed for Windows.

Is Fences open source?

Fences is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.

Who makes Fences?

Fences is made by Stardock. It dates from 1991.

What are the alternatives to Fences?

The closest alternatives to Fences in our directory are DisplayFusion, Microsoft PowerToys, Files and Hazel. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fences.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.