Dock Alternatives

Dock is described as 'In macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Dock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, KDE Plasma and BSD apps. The best Dock alternative is Raycast, which is free. Other great apps like Dock are AppGrid for KDE, Docking, RocketDock and ObjectDock.

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  1. MadAppLauncher icon
     12 likes

    A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Badgeify icon
     1 like

    Move app notifications to your menu bar, eliminate the Dock, and boost productivity. Never miss an iMessage even with a hidden Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. Y'z Dock icon
     3 likes

    Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.

    33 Y'z Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Multibar helps you organize your programs, files and folders. It allows you to find the information you need in a blink of an eye either over the internet or on your PC. It arranges all commonly used files and programs in a convenient and easy-to-use way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Dragthing icon
     7 likes

    DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

    It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.

    It stores frequently-used clippings su.

    76 Dragthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6.  1 like

    Fully configurable (w/ command line arguments and css) dock, written in Go, aimed exclusively at sway Wayland compositor. It features pinned buttons, task buttons, the workspace switcher and the launcher button.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Rocket is an application launcher for KDE Plasma. It sorts all of your applications in a horizontal grid alphabetically, so you will always find what you are looking for at first glance. No more menu navigation, only scrolling.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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  8. Luncher icon
     3 likes

    Luncher is a simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. retroStrip icon
     1 like

    A modern recreation of the classic Mac OS Control Strip with loads of new features and retro-inspired themes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Good alternative?
     
  10. GnomePanel icon
     21 likes

    Gnome Panel is a component that is part of GnomeFlashback and provides panels and default applets for the desktop. A panel is a horizontal or vertical bar that can be added to each side of the screen. By default there is one panel on the top of the screen and one on the bottom...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
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  11. FlashTray Pro icon
     6 likes

    Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Good alternative?
     
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