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 Plank, Cairo-Dock, Docky and Sidebar.

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Dash to Dock alternatives page was last updated Mar 3, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RocketDock screenshot 1
    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    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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."

    RocketDock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    RocketDock VS Dash to Dock

     

    • 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
  2. 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.

    16 Plank alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Plank screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  XFCE support
    9.  Launcher
    10.  Intuitive Nodes

    Plank VS Dash to Dock

     

    • Plank is the most popular Linux alternative to Dash to Dock.

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

    • Plank is Free and Open SourceDash to Dock is also Free and Open Source
    • Plank is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDash to Dock is not according to our users
  4. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Wayland
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dock
    4.  Launcher

    Cairo-Dock VS Dash to Dock

     
  5. 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.

    49 Docky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Banshee Application Controls
    Discontinued

    Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02

    Docky Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Window docking
    3.  Launcher

    Docky VS Dash to Dock

     
  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.

    55 Sidebar alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sidebar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Multi-Screen
    7.  Snap windows
    8.  Dock
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10.  Sidebar

    Sidebar VS Dash to Dock

     

    • 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
  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.

    20 Latte Dock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    Latte Dock screenshot 1

    Latte Dock Features

    1.  Dock

    Latte Dock VS Dash to Dock

     
    Comments about Latte Dock as an Alternative to Dash to Dock
    Daltro Auguso Campanher de Souza
    Negative Sep 27, 2022
    0

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    nwg-dock screenshot 1

    nwg-dock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Golang

    nwg-dock VS Dash to Dock

     
  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+.

    9 Dash to Panel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    Dash to Panel screenshot 1

    Dash to Panel VS Dash to Dock

     
  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.

    57 Luncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Luncher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock

    Luncher VS Dash to Dock

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Plank Reloaded screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Dock

    Plank Reloaded VS Dash to Dock

     

  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Crystal Dock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Wayland Support
    6.  Dock
    7. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    8.  Kde support

    Crystal Dock VS Dash to Dock

     
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