DockMate Alternatives

DockMate is described as 'Window previews and controls for your Dock' and is a Dock Utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DockMate for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best DockMate alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like DockMate are ObjectDock, Iwan Dock, DockDoor and HyperDock.

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DockMate alternatives page was last updated Jul 24, 2026

Orbital for Mac
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Easily launch and switch between macOS apps while staying focused on your work. Orbital lets you manage your Mac apps with an orbiting dock that appears next to your work, on command.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Dock Utility
Platforms
Mac
+7
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Multi Dock
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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
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Application Launcher
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Mac
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DockShelf
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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!
23 DockShelf alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
Dock Utility
Platforms
Mac
+1
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ObjectDock
Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop orga...

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Dock Exposé
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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
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FlowShelf
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FlowShelf a free Mac app that turns your notch into a Dynamic Island and gives everything you copy, drop, or screenshot a temporary home.
171 FlowShelf alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Clipboard Manager
Origin
Australia
Platforms
Mac
Homebrew
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DockAltTab
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Window preview app for MacOS (on the dock) using AltTab.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
Mac
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boringBar
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The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
Dock Utility
Application Launcher
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
+4
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MusicSmart
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MusicSmart shows credits and additional details for albums and songs available in your Apple Music, Spotify, or local music library.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Origin
Brazil
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Apple TV
Apple Music
Spotify
+7
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