CoolBarz Alternatives

CoolBarz is described as 'Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to CoolBarz for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and File Explorer apps. The best CoolBarz alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like CoolBarz are Cairo-Dock, Docky, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus.

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  1. RocketDock icon

    RocketDock

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    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.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to CoolBarz.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to CoolBarz.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryCoolBarz is also Free and Proprietary
    • RocketDock is LightweightCoolBarz is not according to our users
  2. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    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.

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to CoolBarz.

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source alternative to CoolBarz.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceCoolBarz is Free and Proprietary
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableCoolBarz is not according to our users
  4. Docky icon

    Docky

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    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.

    50 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Winstep Nexus

    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 ...

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  6. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

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    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.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to CoolBarz.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryCoolBarz is Free and Proprietary
  7. Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

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    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.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Sideslide icon

    Sideslide

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    SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! Clean desktop clutter and make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before.

    23 Sideslide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. MaxLauncher icon

    MaxLauncher

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    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.

    42 MaxLauncher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. WinExt Free icon

    WinExt Free

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    Powerful Win utilities: fix registry, clean junk, protect privacy, optimize system, quick launch, find duplicates, folder size, see more recent resources, activity monitor, batch operation, synchronization, disable context menus, skip UAC, trace file.

    251 WinExt Free alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. WinLaunch icon

    WinLaunch

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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    18 WinLaunch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. tint2 icon

    tint2

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    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.

    31 tint2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  14. Avant Window Navigator icon

    Avant Window Navigator

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. Another Dock icon

    Another Dock

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    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 is the most popular Mac alternative to CoolBarz.

    • Another Dock is Free and ProprietaryCoolBarz is also Free and Proprietary
    • Another Dock is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedCoolBarz is not according to our users
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