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.

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Dash to Dock

Free • Open Source

Linux
GNOME

A dock for the Gnome Shell. This extension moves the dash out of the overview transforming it in a dock for an easier...

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
64 alternatives to RocketDock
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.
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
48 alternatives to Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
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Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCairo-Dock can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Cairo-Dock.
3. Ad-freeCairo-Dock doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Latte Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
KDE
17 alternatives to Latte Dock
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.
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Latte Dock vs Dash to Dock
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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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Docky
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Linux
48 alternatives to Docky
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.
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Window docking
Discontinued
Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Plank
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
15 alternatives to Plank
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.
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Clipboard monitoring
Intuitive Nodes
XFCE support
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CLaunch
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
52 alternatives to CLaunch
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.
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CLaunch Features
1. LightweightCLaunch consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesCLaunch supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
3. Ad-freeCLaunch doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of CLaunch.
5. PortableCLaunch can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Dash to Panel
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Free • Open Source
Linux
GNOME
7 alternatives to Dash to Panel
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+.
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Customizable
Luncher
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
56 alternatives to Luncher
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.
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Luncher Features
1. LightweightLuncher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeLuncher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Latte Dock vs Dash to Dock

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