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.
Platforms
- Linux
CoolBarz Alternatives
CoolBarz has been discontinued. Similar apps include Docking, which is free and open source. Other options are RocketDock, ObjectDock, Cairo-Dock and Winstep Nexus. You're spoiled for choice with Application Launchers like CoolBarz: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Alternatives list
54 Dock alternativesIn macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
United States
42 Circle Dock alternativesThe idea behind Circle Dock is that the dock should appear where your mouse is instead of you having to move your mouse to the dock like with other programs. This is accomplished by making the dock a circular or spiral shape so that it can be placed anywhere, even near the edge...
Platforms
- Windows
Platforms
- Windows
Poland
EU
61 XLaunchpad alternativesXLaunchpad gives you instant access to all your shortcuts. Arrange apps in XLaunchpad any way you like by dragging icons to different locations or by grouping apps in folders. Simply drag one icon over another to create a folder.
Platforms
- Windows
China
A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...
Platforms
- Windows
Philippines
Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.
Platforms
- Windows
24 multibar Tichno alternativesMultibar helps you organize your programs, files and folders. It allows you to find the information you need in a blink of an eye either over the internet or on your PC. It arranges all commonly used files and programs in a convenient and easy-to-use way.
Platforms
- Windows
Luncher is a simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Australia
76 Dragthing alternativesDragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.
It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.
It stores frequently-used clippings su.
Platforms
- Mac
United Kingdom
LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
