BMPanel Alternatives

Apps similar to BMPanel include Docking, which is free and open source. Other options are RocketDock, ObjectDock, wayle and Cairo-Dock. You're spoiled for choice with Application Launchers like BMPanel: we list more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Windows and Mac.

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  1. Docking icon

    Docking

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    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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    • European Union flagEU
    Docking screenshot 1
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  2. RocketDock icon

    RocketDock

     298 likes

    RocketDock is a Mac OS X dock clone. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

    77 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    RocketDock screenshot 1
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  4. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

     69 likes

    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop organization and visual effects.

    60 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    ObjectDock screenshot 1
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    wayle

     6 likes

    A Wayland desktop shell with the bar, notifications, OSD, wallpaper, and device controls built in. Written in Rust with GTK4 and Relm4.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Fedora
    • GTK
    • Wayland
    wayle screenshot 1
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  7. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

     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.

    53 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    • European Union flagEU
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1
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  9. Eww icon

    Eww

     17 likes

    Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.

    69 Eww alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • European Union flagEU
    Eww screenshot 1
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  11. Docky icon

    Docky

     131 likes

    Docky is a 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.

    58 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Banshee Application Controls
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    MaxLauncher

     15 likes

    MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    MaxLauncher screenshot 1
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  13. Ewwii icon

    Ewwii

     4 likes

    Ewwii is a flexible, resource-efficient, and scriptable widget system that integrates seamlessly with any programming language, letting developers build powerful interfaces quickly.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Nix Package Manager
    • GTK
    • Wayland
    • X11
    https://github.com/Ewwii-sh/astatine-dots
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  14. Quickshell icon

    Quickshell

     8 likes

    Quickshell is a toolkit for building status bars, widgets, lockscreens, and other desktop components using QtQuick. It can be used alongside your wayland compositor or window manager to build a complete desktop environment.

    25 Quickshell alternatives

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    • Linux
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    A lockscreen.
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  15. Another Dock icon

    Another Dock

     2 likes

    A Second Dock. Elegant, Efficient, Intuitive. Pin any file, folder, or app — and keep it always accessible in Another Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Another Dock screenshot 1
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