DockDoor Alternatives

DockDoor is described as 'Open-source utility for macOS that enables dock peeking, intuitive alt-tab navigation, seamless window management, and easy desktop integration' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DockDoor for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best DockDoor alternative is AltTab, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DockDoor are Macscope, Spatial Dock, TabTab and Quick Tab.

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DockDoor alternatives are mainly Window Managers, but if you're looking for Dock Utilities or Application Launchers you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to DockDoor.
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  1. SMBAct icon
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    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • SMBAct is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to DockDoor.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryDockDoor is Free and Open Source
  2. ActiveDock 2 icon
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    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. SpaceLauncher icon
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    With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Wins icon
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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    56 Wins alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    DockView is a macOS utility that shows live previews (thumbnails) of an application’s open windows when you hover over its icon in the Dock. You can quickly switch, minimize, or close windows directly from that preview panel — all without altering the system Dock itself.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Hyperswitch icon
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    HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Command-Tab Plus is a keyboard-centric application and window switcher for Mac, offering a powerful alternative to the built-in macOS switcher. It boosts productivity with features like quick app switching, isolated workspaces (Spaces), hiding inactive apps, and customizable ...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Dock Exposé icon
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    Dock Exposé is a window / task management app for MacOS. It provides previews on the dock using the familiar App Exposé interface (Control+Down Arrow). Trigger another application's (App Exposé) keyboard shortcuts (using Esc and Ctrl+Down-Arrow) to show/hide...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Manico icon
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    Manico is a fast application switcher for Mac that lets you access apps by simply holding the Option key and pressing the target number.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. DockAltTab icon
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    Window preview app for MacOS (on the dock) using AltTab.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Tabber icon
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    Activate wanted windows and apps with Tabber Window Switcher which is a Command+Tab alternative to switch windows. See contents of windows Real-Time when switching windows. Switch Apps and Windows with a shortcut or set a custom shortcut to switch windows or to switch apps.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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