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 eight alternatives to Dash to Dock for Linux, Windows, KDE, GNOME and Xfce. The best alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Dash to Dock are Cairo-Dock, Latte Dock, Docky and Plank.
Dash to Dock alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Dash to Dock.RocketDock
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
64 alternatives to RocketDock- Windows
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.
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website. "It is true, RocketDock has been discontinued. [...] The app remains available on https://rocketdock.com, but is unsupported."
Cairo-Dock
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
48 alternatives to Cairo-Dock- Linux
- Xfce
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
Cairo-Dock Features
Latte Dock
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
17 alternatives to Latte Dock- Linux
- KDE
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.
Latte Dock Features
Latte Dock vs Dash to Dock
mrdaltroLatte Dock only works in a Plasma environment. Dash to Dock is a GNOME extension, so only works in a GNOME environment.
Docky
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
48 alternatives to Docky- Linux
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.
Docky Features
DiscontinuedLast commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Plank
Is this a good alternative?YesNo15 alternatives to Plank- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
- Linux
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.
CLaunch
Is this a good alternative?YesNo52 alternatives to CLaunch- Free • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Windows
You are free to choose double-click on the desktop and move mouse to the corner of the screen, such as a hot key, how to display more than 100.
CLaunch Features
Dash to Panel
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
7 alternatives to Dash to Panel- Linux
- GNOME
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+.
Dash to Panel Features
Luncher
Is this a good alternative?YesNo56 alternatives to Luncher- Free • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- 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.
Luncher Features