ADeskBar Alternatives

ADeskBar is described as 'a lightweight application launcher for Openbox, written in Python and GTK' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to ADeskBar for Linux, BSD, Linux Mobile, Ubuntu Touch and Xfce. The best ADeskBar alternative is Cairo-Dock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ADeskBar are Avant Window Navigator , tint2, GnomePanel and PyPanel.

ADeskBar alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Desktop Environments. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ADeskBar.

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ADeskBar

Free • Open Source

a lightweight application launcher for Openbox, written in Python and GTK.

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Cairo-Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
48 Cairo-Dock alternatives
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
- - Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to ADeskBar.
- - Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ADeskBar.
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Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCairo-Dock can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Cairo-Dock.
3. Ad-freeCairo-Dock doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Dock
Launcher
Avant Window Navigator
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Free Personal • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
65 Avant Window Navigator alternatives
Avant Window Navigator (AWN/Awn) is a dock-like navigation bar for the linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. It can be used to keep track of open windows and behaves like a normal window list.
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Avant Window Navigator Features
Window docking
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Dock
Discontinued
Doesn't seem to be activaly maintained anymore. Last update was in 2017.
tint2
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
32 tint2 alternatives
tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.
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tint2 Features
1. Lightweighttint2 consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Dock
Software Management
GnomePanel
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
23 GnomePanel alternatives
GnomePanel is a highly configurable launcher and taskbar for GNOME. It forms a core part of the default GNOME desktop.
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GnomePanel Features
Software Management
Window docking
PyPanel
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Free • Open Source
Linux
29 PyPanel alternatives
PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.
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PyPanel Features
Launcher
Notifications
Dock
BMPanel
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
27 BMPanel alternatives
BMPanel (bitmap panel) is a lightweight, NETWM compliant panel for X11 Window System, which contains a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application is inspired by simplicity of fspanel. BMPanel has a modern look and feel, while keeping itself tiny and small.
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Lomiri
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Application Launcher
Linux
Linux Mobile
Ubuntu Touch
39 Lomiri alternatives
Lomiri is the operating environment for everywhere. It is able to span the gaps between touch, mouse, and keyboard; between phones, tablets, and workstations; and look good doing it.
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