Docky Alternatives

Docky is described as 'Full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Docky for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Wayland and GNOME apps. The best Docky alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Docky are Cairo-Dock, Plank, Eww and ObjectDock.

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  1. Crystal Dock is a cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktop, with the focus on attractive user interface, being simple and easy to customize, and cross-desktop support.

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    • Linux
     
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    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
     
  3. 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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  4. True Launch Bar icon
     35 likes

    True Launch Bar is a Superior replacement for the standard Quick Launch bar. All functions presented in Quick Launch are also in True Launch Bar. However, the True Launch Bar is fully compatible with Quick Launch because it uses the same folder for shortcuts.

    42 True Launch Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5.  Like

    A Dock-like Taskbar Plugin for XFCE. Contribute to nsz32/docklike-plugin development by creating an account on GitHub.

    4 Docklike alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
  6. Y'z Dock icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 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

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Circle Dock icon
     17 likes

    The idea behind Circle Dock is that the dock should appear where your mouse is instead of you having to move your mouse to the dock like with other programs. This is accomplished by making the dock a circular or spiral shape so that it can be placed anywhere, even near the edge...

    38 Circle Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Station icon
     Like

    "Station is a multilevel (hierarchical) launcher that promotes a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders.".

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Lomiri icon
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    Lomiri is the open source mobile and desktop environment that adapts to you computing needs. Supported on all kinds devices.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu Touch
     
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