DockView for macOS Dock AlternativesDock Utilities and other similar apps like DockView for macOS Dock

DockView for macOS Dock is described as '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' and is a Dock Utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DockView for macOS Dock for Mac and Windows. The best DockView for macOS Dock alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like DockView for macOS Dock are ObjectDock, HyperDock, Sidebar and ActiveDock 2.

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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 DockView for macOS Dock.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to DockView for macOS Dock.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryDockView for macOS Dock is Paid and Proprietary
  2. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

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    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 organization and visual effects.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to DockView for macOS Dock.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryDockView for macOS Dock is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. HyperDock icon

    HyperDock

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    HyperDock adds Windows 7 like features and more to Mac OS X.

    Select individual application windows & tabs just by moving the mouse on a dock item, use mouse clicks to quickly open new windows and many more."

    Window Previews Ever wondered how to activate a single wind.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • HyperDock is the most popular Mac alternative to DockView for macOS Dock.

    • HyperDock is Paid and ProprietaryDockView for macOS Dock is also Paid and Proprietary
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    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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  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.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. 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...

    92 ActiveDock 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Almighty icon

    Almighty

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    Almighty is a convenient and easy to use macOS menu bar application that exposes powerful configurations for your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. DockDoor icon

    DockDoor

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    DockDoor is a macOS application developed with Swift and SwiftUI that allows users to manage and interact with application windows on their desktop. It emphasizes ease of use and seamless integration with the macOS environment.

    6 DockDoor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • DockDoor is the most popular Open Source alternative to DockView for macOS Dock.

    • DockDoor is Free and Open SourceDockView for macOS Dock is Paid and Proprietary
    • DockDoor is Privacy focusedDockView for macOS Dock is not according to our users
  11. Multi Dock icon

    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. 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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  13. DockShelf icon

    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!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. DockMate icon

    DockMate

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    Window previews and controls for your Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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