DockShelf AlternativesDock Utilities and other similar apps like DockShelf

DockShelf is described as '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!' and is a Dock Utility in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DockShelf for Mac and Windows. The best DockShelf alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like DockShelf are Pieoneer, Launchy - App Launcher, Spring - Shortcuts and Another Dock.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to DockShelf.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to DockShelf.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryDockShelf is Paid and Proprietary
    • RocketDock is LightweightDockShelf is not according to our users
  2. Pieoneer icon

    Pieoneer

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    Switch and launch Mac applications efficiently using a pie menu interface with dark mode, customizable shortcuts, and instant access to running or favorite apps. Interface floats above windows, optimizing workflow for both efficiency and visual organization.

    15 Pieoneer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Pieoneer is the most popular Mac alternative to DockShelf.

    • Pieoneer is the most popular commercial alternative to DockShelf.

    • Pieoneer is Paid and ProprietaryDockShelf is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Launchy - App Launcher icon

    Launchy - App Launcher

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    Boost your macOS productivity with Launchy, the customizable app launcher and switcher featuring a sleek radial menu. Switch, launch, and manage apps effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts or mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Spring - Shortcuts icon

    Spring - Shortcuts

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    Transform your macOS Dock with Spring! This powerful yet easy-to-use app lets you create personalized shortcuts for any Mac app by selecting custom icons. With Spring, you can easily customize your Dock to match your style.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Another Dock icon

    Another Dock

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    A Second Dock. Elegant, Efficient, Intuitive. Pin any file, folder, or app — and keep it always accessible in Another Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. 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.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Dock icon

    Dock

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    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.

    49 Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. ActiveDock 2 icon

    ActiveDock 2

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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
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  11. InfyniDock icon

    InfyniDock

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    InfyniDock is an alternative dock for macOS that provides an expanded window of open windows without collapsing them. It offers keyboard shortcuts to switch between windows and allows for customizable themes.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. DockView for macOS Dock icon

    DockView for macOS Dock

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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
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  13. Dragthing icon

    Dragthing

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    DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

    It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.

    It stores frequently-used clippings su.

    70 Dragthing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Orbital for Mac icon

    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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