RocketDock AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to RocketDock is Docking, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to RocketDock and 11 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to RocketDock are Cairo-Dock, Winstep Nexus, Kando and DeskDash.

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RocketDock alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for Desktop Customization Tools or Dock Utilities you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to RocketDock.
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  1. Docking icon
     14 likes

    A lightweight, feature-rich dock for Linux written in Python with GTK 3 and Cairo. Inspired by Plank and Cairo-Dock, with an extensible applet system for custom widgets.

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    • Linux
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  2. Cairo-Dock icon
     85 likes

    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    50 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  3. Winstep Nexus icon
     48 likes

    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    41 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. Kando icon
     17 likes

    Kando offers an unconventional, fast, highly efficient, and fun way of interacting with your computer! You can use it to run commands, execute macros, open files, and much more.

    19 Kando alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. DeskDash icon
     4 likes

    DeskDash turns your Windows desktop background into a live dashboard of widgets that sit behind your open windows. Build your own or install from a secure community-based marketplace.

    24 DeskDash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. TaskbarX icon
     31 likes

    TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.

    15 TaskbarX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Stacky icon
     11 likes

    Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8.  6 likes

    DockBarX is a lightweight taskbar / panel replacement for Linux which works as a stand-alone dock (called DockX), as an an Avant Window Navigator applet, as a Xfce4 panel applet1, as a matepanel applet2 or as a legacy gnome2 panel applet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. DockFix icon
     4 likes

    DockFix unlocks hidden settings and features that Apple doesn't want you to know about, giving you full control over your macOS Dock.

    7 DockFix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10.  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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  11. Run-Command icon
     7 likes

    Run-Command is a small, portable windows program and created as an alternative to the standard Windows Run-Dialog.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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