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 a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Linux Mobile, Ubuntu Touch and GNOME apps. The best ADeskBar alternative is Cairo-Dock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ADeskBar are tint2, Avant Window Navigator , GnomePanel and PyPanel.

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

ADeskBar

Free • Open Source

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

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ADeskBar alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
48 Cairo-Dock alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
- Xfce
Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Support for Themes
3. Ad-free
4. Dock
5. Launcher
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Cairo-Dock VS ADeskBar
Is Cairo-Dock a good alternative to ADeskBar?
- Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to ADeskBar.
- Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ADeskBar.
- Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceADeskBar is also Free and Open Source

tint2
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.
32 tint2 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
tint2 Features
Lightweight
Dock
Software Management
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Discontinued
"The final release of tint2 is 17.0.2.The code is frozen and no more feature requests are accepted."
tint2 VS ADeskBar
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Avant Window Navigator
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.
66 Avant Window Navigator alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
Avant Window Navigator Features
Window docking
Launcher
Dock
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Discontinued
Doesn't seem to be activaly maintained anymore. Last update was in 2017.
Avant Window Navigator VS ADeskBar
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GnomePanel
GnomePanel is a highly configurable launcher and taskbar for GNOME. It forms a core part of the default GNOME desktop.
23 GnomePanel alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
- GNOME
GnomePanel Features
Software Management
Window docking
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GnomePanel VS ADeskBar
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PyPanel
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.)...
29 PyPanel alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
PyPanel Features
Launcher
Notifications
Dock
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Discontinued
Version 2.4 is the last release of PyPanel (from 2005).
PyPanel VS ADeskBar
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BMPanel
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 ...
26 BMPanel alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
BMPanel VS ADeskBar
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Lomiri
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.
39 Lomiri alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Desktop Environment
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
- Linux Mobile
- Ubuntu Touch
Lomiri VS ADeskBar
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