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 50 alternatives to Docky for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, GNOME and Xfce apps. The best Docky alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Docky are Cairo-Dock, Plank, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus.

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Docky alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2022
  1. LaunchBar by Lerup.com icon
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    LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7.

    52 LaunchBar by Lerup.com alternatives
    LaunchBar by Lerup.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    LaunchBar by Lerup.com Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
    LaunchBar by Lerup.com iconDocky Icon

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  2. MadAppLauncher icon
     11 likes

    A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...

    45 MadAppLauncher alternatives
    Main Interface

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MadAppLauncher Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.10.0.0, released on March 26, 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    MadAppLauncher iconDocky Icon

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  3. Luncher icon
     2 likes

    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.

    58 Luncher alternatives
    Luncher screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock
    Luncher iconDocky Icon

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  4. UKUI icon
     2 likes

    UKUI is a lightweight desktop environment based on pluggable framework for Linux and other Unix-like Distributions. It is developed using GTK and Qt.

    24 UKUI alternatives
    UKUI screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Kylin

    UKUI Features

    1.  Windows-like
    UKUI iconDocky Icon

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  5. Dock icon
     11 likes

    In OS X, 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.

    50 Dock alternatives
    Dock screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dock iconDocky Icon

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  6. multibar Tichno icon
     7 likes

    Multibar helps you organize your programs, files and folders. It allows you to find the information you need in a blink of an eye either over the internet or on your PC. It arranges all commonly used files and programs in a convenient and easy-to-use way.

    25 multibar Tichno alternatives
    multibar Tichno screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    multibar Tichno Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Notifications
    3.  Skinnable
    Warning

    Multibar installs adware on users' computers.

    multibar Tichno iconDocky Icon

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    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    24 CleverDock alternatives
    CleverDock screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CleverDock Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dock
    Discontinued

    See notice at https://github.com/ldom66/clever-dock

    Docky Icon

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  8. XWindows Dock icon
     10 likes

    XWindows Dock - or XWD for short - is the newest free Windows Vista and XP program of the class Application Launcher and Desktop Organizer. But its not just another one: its the result of years of use and observation of the many dock programs on the market, plus all functions...

    34 XWindows Dock alternatives
    3D Dock

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    XWindows Dock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    Discontinued

    Last version: 2.0.3. Updated: 11/15/2010.

    XWindows Dock iconDocky Icon

    XWindows Dock VS Docky

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  9. macOS Transformation Pack icon
     1 like

    macOS Transformation Pack will give you all new macOS user experience such as theme, wallpapers, system resources, and new OS X features combined altogether in single package working on Windows platform.

    37 macOS Transformation Pack alternatives
    macOS Transformation Pack screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    macOS Transformation Pack Features

    1.  Themes
    macOS Transformation Pack iconDocky Icon

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  10. Wise HotKey icon
     4 likes

    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    52 Wise HotKey alternatives
    Wise HotKey screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wise HotKey Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys
    2.  Launcher
    Wise HotKey iconDocky Icon

    Wise HotKey VS Docky

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  11. PyPanel icon
     3 likes

    PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

    29 PyPanel alternatives
    PyPanel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    PyPanel Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Notifications
    3.  Dock
    Discontinued

    Version 2.4 is the last release of PyPanel (from 2005).

    PyPanel iconDocky Icon

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  12. FCorp My Quick Launch icon
     10 likes

    Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

    129 FCorp My Quick Launch alternatives
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FCorp My Quick Launch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, released in August 2016, can be still bought from the official website.

    FCorp My Quick Launch iconDocky Icon

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