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. FCorp File/Folder Launcher icon

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher

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    File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    FCorp File/Folder Launcher screenshot 1
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  2. SSuite Mac Dock for PC icon

    SSuite Mac Dock for PC

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    SSuite Mac Dock is a very simple Windows utility designed to create a Mac OS X-like dock on your desktop, allowing you to launch certain programs with just a single click, just like you do with the ones in the Quick Launch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SSuite Mac Dock for PC screenshot 1
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  4. CoolBarz icon

    CoolBarz

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    Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10.

    44 CoolBarz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CoolBarz screenshot 1
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    Raycast

    Raycast revolutionizes Mac productivity with AI-driven task automation, command shortcuts, and customizable workflows. Create snippets, manage clipboard history, translate text, and maintain sync across devices. Discover day plan...

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  6. SliderDock icon

    SliderDock

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    SliderDock is an application launcher that will allow you to easily drag and drop icons to access them later on by double clicking on them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Slider Dock Detail
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  7. Djobar icon

    Djobar

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    Djobar restores the customizable desktop toolbar that Windows 11 removed : Drag any app, file, folder or web link onto a lightweight always-visible bar - your shortcuts always one click away. Free, portable, signed, 48 languages, no telemetry.

    32 Djobar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shorcuts by folders and submenus
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  9. Deskmat icon

    Deskmat

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    Deskmat replaces the default macOS dock with a fast, customizable bar. Live widgets, animated effects, and a icon customization — free to download.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Deskmat screenshot 1
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