Dash to Dock Alternatives

Dash to Dock is described as 'A dock for the Gnome Shell. This extension moves the dash out of the overview transforming it in a dock for an easier launching of applications and a faster switching between windows and workspaces' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dash to Dock for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, KDE Plasma and GNOME apps. The best Dash to Dock alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Dash to Dock are Cairo-Dock, Docky, Plank and Sidebar.

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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
    RocketDock screenshot 1
     

    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Dash to Dock.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Dash to Dock.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryDash to Dock is Free and Open Source
    • RocketDock is LightweightDash to Dock 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
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1
     

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

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

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceDash to Dock is also Free and Open Source
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableDash to Dock 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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  5. Plank icon

    Plank

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    Plank is meant to be the simplest dock on the planet. The goal is to provide just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more. It is, however, a library which can be extended to create other dock programs with more advanced features.

    18 Plank alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Plank screenshot 1
     
  6. Sidebar icon

    Sidebar

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    Sidebar transforms the macOS Dock experience, offering multi-screen support, customizable preferences, live previews on Ventura, and window management with WindowSnap. It reserves screen space to optimize display usage and supports storing multiple window configurations for flexible setups.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sidebar screenshot 1
     

    • Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to Dash to Dock.

    • Sidebar is the most popular commercial alternative to Dash to Dock.

    • Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryDash to Dock is Free and Open Source
    • Sidebar is CustomizableDash to Dock is not according to our users
  7. Latte Dock icon

    Latte Dock

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    Latte is a dock based on plasma frameworks that provides an elegant and intuitive experience for your tasks and plasmoids. It animates its contents by using parabolic zoom effect and trys to be there only when it is needed.

    21 Latte Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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    Comments about Latte Dock as an Alternative to Dash to Dock
    Daltro Auguso Campanher de Souza
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    Latte Dock only works in a Plasma environment. Dash to Dock is a GNOME extension, so only works in a GNOME environment.

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    Latte Dock icon
    • Latte Dock is Free and Open SourceDash to Dock is also Free and Open Source

  9. nwg-dock

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    Fully configurable (w/ command line arguments and css) dock, written in Go, aimed exclusively at sway Wayland compositor. It features pinned buttons, task buttons, the workspace switcher and the launcher button.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Dash to Panel icon

    Dash to Panel

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    An icon taskbar for the GNOME Shell. This extension moves the dash into the GNOME main panel so that the application launchers and system tray are combined into a single panel, similar to that found in KDE Plasma and Windows 7+.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    Dash to Panel screenshot 1
     
  11. Luncher icon

    Luncher

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    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
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  12. Plank Reloaded icon

    Plank Reloaded

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    Plank Reloaded is a fork of the original Plank project. Like its predecessor, it aims to be the simplest dock on the planet, providing just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Plank Reloaded screenshot 1
     

  13. Crystal Dock

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    Crystal Dock is a cool dock (desktop panel) for Linux desktop, with the focus on attractive user interface, being simple and easy to customize, and cross-desktop support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Crystal Dock screenshot 1
     
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