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.

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
64 alternatives to RocketDock
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.
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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
Most users think RocketDock is a great alternative to Docky.
Plank
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
15 alternatives to Plank
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.
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Clipboard monitoring
Intuitive Nodes
XFCE support
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Plank vs Docky opinions
Most users think Plank is a great alternative to Docky.
kompowiec2
better intuitive than docky
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PLank is the basis of Docky
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Cairo-Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
47 alternatives to Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
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Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCairo-Dock can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Cairo-Dock.
3. Ad-freeCairo-Dock doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Launcher
Cairo-Dock vs Docky opinions
Almost everyone thinks Cairo-Dock is a great alternative to Docky.
Guest
Cairo-Dock is even better than Docky. I switched to Cairo-Dock years ago.
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Winstep Nexus
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
36 alternatives to Winstep Nexus
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.
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Skins
Extensive settings menu
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Latte Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
KDE
17 alternatives to Latte Dock
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.
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ObjectDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
53 alternatives to ObjectDock
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.20, released in 2016, can be still bought from the official website
CLaunch
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
53 alternatives to CLaunch
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.
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CLaunch Features
1. LightweightCLaunch consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesCLaunch supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
3. Ad-freeCLaunch doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of CLaunch.
5. PortableCLaunch can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
MaxLauncher
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Windows
46 alternatives to MaxLauncher
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.
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1. PortableMaxLauncher can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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Eww
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Customization Tool
Linux
31 alternatives to Eww
Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.
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Eww Features
1. Support for scriptingEww supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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Custom widgets
Configurable
Gtk
Rust
tint2
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
31 alternatives to tint2
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.
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tint2 Features
1. Lightweighttint2 consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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