Docky Alternatives
Docky is described as 'full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Docky for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, GNOME, Mac and Xfce. The best alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Docky are Plank, Cairo-Dock, Winstep Nexus and Latte Dock.
Docky alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Desktop Environments or Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Docky.RocketDock
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
64 alternatives to RocketDock- Windows
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.
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website. "It is true, RocketDock has been discontinued. [...] The app remains available on https://rocketdock.com, but is unsupported."
RocketDock vs Docky opinions
Plank
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo15 alternatives to Plank- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
- Linux
Plank is meant to be the simplest dock on the planet. The goal is to provide just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more. It is, however, a library which can be extended to create other dock programs with more advanced features.
Plank vs Docky opinions
kompowiec2better intuitive than docky
0PLank is the basis of Docky
0Cairo-Dock
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
47 alternatives to Cairo-Dock- Linux
- Xfce
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
Cairo-Dock Features
Cairo-Dock vs Docky opinions
Cairo-Dock is even better than Docky. I switched to Cairo-Dock years ago.
0Winstep Nexus
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
36 alternatives to Winstep Nexus- Windows
The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.
Winstep Nexus Features
Latte Dock
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
17 alternatives to Latte Dock- Linux
- KDE
Latte is a dock based on plasma frameworks that provides an elegant and intuitive experience for your tasks and plasmoids. It animates its contents by using parabolic zoom effect and trys to be there only when it is needed.
Latte Dock Features
ObjectDock
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
53 alternatives to ObjectDock- Windows
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.20, released in 2016, can be still bought from the official website
CLaunch
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo53 alternatives to CLaunch- Free • Proprietary
- Application Launcher
- Windows
You are free to choose double-click on the desktop and move mouse to the corner of the screen, such as a hot key, how to display more than 100.
CLaunch Features
MaxLauncher
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo46 alternatives to MaxLauncher- Free • Open Source
- Application Launcher
- Windows
MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.
Eww
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo31 alternatives to Eww- Free • Open Source
- Desktop Customization Tool
- Linux
Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.
tint2
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
31 alternatives to tint2- Linux
- BSD
tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.
tint2 Features