ActiveDock 2 Alternatives

ActiveDock 2 is described as 'Customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ActiveDock 2 for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, KDE Plasma and File Explorer apps. The best ActiveDock 2 alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ActiveDock 2 are RocketDock, Compiz, ObjectDock and DockProfiles.

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  1. Slicer icon
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    Slicer is an invaluable window management app for OS X.

    Watch a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u7nvEWjZuk

    Slicer lets you... ... Slice any window to 2/3, 1/3, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th screen, etc ... Work beautifully on dual-monitor setups ... Mix and match applications in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. OmniWM icon
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    MacOS Niri and Hyprland inspired tiling window manager that's developer signed and notorized (safe for managed enterprise environments). Aiming for parity and extra innovation.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. boringBar icon
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    The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Kröhnkite is mainly inspired by dwm from suckless folks, and aims to provide rock solid stability while fully integrating into KWin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
     
  5. Splitview icon
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    SplitView enables dual monitor usage with Remote Desktop and widescreen monitors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Djobar icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. DoublePane icon
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    Have you ever wasted time repositioning application windows so you can see two windows simultaneously? DoublePane effortlessly repositions application windows to maximize your screen space for easy side-by-side viewing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Stack WM icon
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    Stack is a productivity tool, that helps managing multiple open windows. It is most useful on big screens, very wide screens and multiple monitor configurations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Split Screen allows you to effortlessly resize windows to exactly half your desktop at the touch of a simple keystroke. Gone are the days of trying to resize windows to fit nicely next to each other, with Split Screen it is as easy as pressing a button.

    21 Split Screen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Window management utility on macOS enabling window snapping, 2- and 3-zone layouts, app rotation, keyboard and trackpad gesture controls, plus overview mode for fast app assignment and switching, offering efficient multitasking in customizable zones.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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