Dock Alternatives

Dock is described as 'In 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' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Dock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best Dock alternative is Raycast, which is free. Other great apps like Dock are RocketDock, Cairo-Dock, Leader Key and Docky.

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  1. GnomePanel icon
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    Gnome Panel is a component that is part of GnomeFlashback and provides panels and default applets for the desktop. A panel is a horizontal or vertical bar that can be added to each side of the screen. By default there is one panel on the top of the screen and one on the bottom...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  2. Circle Dock icon
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    The 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. FlashTray Pro icon
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    Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Multi Dock icon
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    MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. DockShelf icon
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    Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Luncher icon
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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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    Multibar 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. XWindows Dock icon
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    XWindows Dock - or XWD for short - is the newest free Windows Vista and XP program of the class Application Launcher and Desktop Organizer. But its not just another one: its the result of years of use and observation of the many dock programs on the market, plus all functions...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. PyPanel icon
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    PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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