Getsortio (Sortio)
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Sortio is a capable plain-language AI file sorter for Mac and Windows, but the founder announced Apple acquired it and it is going offline.
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Getsortio (Sortio) lands on Skip, and File Juggler lands on Depends.
Sortio is a capable plain-language AI file sorter for Mac and Windows, but the founder announced Apple acquired it and it is going offline.
Buy it if you're on Windows and folders like Downloads or Documents stay messy . rules-based auto-organizing is its entire job.
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| Verdict | Skip | Depends |
| Best for | Mac/Windows users with chaotic download folders | Windows users with chaotic Downloads folders |
| Who it's not for | New subscribers . app may go offline after Apple acquisition | Mac or Linux users . strictly Windows-only |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.⁶ | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.16 |
| Support quality | Founder reads every email; solo bus factor | No support evidence found |
| Public sentiment | Users like the local-LLM option, but Reddit threads favor cheaper one-time rivals like Hazel, and the founder just announced an Apple acquisition.⁹ | Reddit users find it easy to use for keeping folders sorted, but it doesn't work for everyone and is Windows-only. |
| Biggest gotcha | Apple acquisition announced and app reportedly going offline . new subscriptions may be wasted money10 | No pricing published anywhere in sources . confirm license cost and renewal terms before buying. |