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 are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Desktop Customization Tools or Desktop Environments.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Docky.
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Docky is a 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...

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Docky alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2022
  1. Radian icon
     4 likes

    Radian is a simple radial application launcher. The interface is triggered by a continuous right-click and is divided into four slices. Each slice can be configured differently.

    33 Radian alternatives
    Radian screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Radian Features

    1.  Launcher
    Radian iconDocky Icon

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  2. Y'z Dock icon
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    Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.

    33 Y'z Dock alternatives
    Y'z Dock screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Y'z Dock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    Discontinued

    Last program update was on July 29, 2003, although reports are that it still works as far as Windows 8, maybe farther.

    Y'z Dock iconDocky Icon

    Y'z Dock VS Docky

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  3.  5 likes

    DockBarX is a lightweight taskbar / panel replacement for Linux which works as a stand-alone dock (called DockX), as an an Avant Window Navigator applet, as a Xfce4 panel applet1, as a matepanel applet2 or as a legacy gnome2 panel applet.

    20 DockbarX alternatives
    DockbarX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Docky Icon

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  4. FCorp File/Folder Launcher icon
     12 likes

    File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.

    85 FCorp File/Folder Launcher alternatives
    FCorp File/Folder Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Portable
    3.  Launcher
    Discontinued

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

    FCorp File/Folder Launcher iconDocky Icon

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  5.  2 likes

    BMPanel (bitmap panel) is a lightweight, NETWM compliant panel for X11 Window System, which contains a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application is inspired by simplicity of fspanel. BMPanel has a modern look and feel, while keeping itself tiny and small.

    26 BMPanel alternatives
    BMPanel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Docky Icon

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  6. LaunchTab icon
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    [Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]

    58 LaunchTab alternatives
    LaunchTab screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    LaunchTab Features

    1.  Skinnable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Dock
    Discontinued

    Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com

    LaunchTab iconDocky Icon

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  7. SSuite Mac Dock for PC icon
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    SSuite Mac Dock is a very simple Windows utility designed to create a Mac OS X-like dock on your desktop, allowing you to launch certain programs with just a single click, just like you do with the ones in the Quick Launch.

    40 SSuite Mac Dock for PC alternatives
    SSuite Mac Dock for PC screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SSuite Mac Dock for PC Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dock
    3.  Direct system access
    SSuite Mac Dock for PC iconDocky Icon

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  8. KSmoothDock icon
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    KSmoothDock is a cool desktop panel with parabolic zooming effect for KDE Plasma 5, with the focus on smooth zooming effect and being simple and easy to use.

    14 KSmoothDock alternatives
    KSmoothDock screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE

    KSmoothDock Features

    1.  KDE
    2.  Dock
    KSmoothDock iconDocky Icon

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  9.  Like this app

    A simple and customizable launcher panel for Wayland desktops.

    6 LavaLauncher alternatives
    LavaLauncher screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    LavaLauncher Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained since March 2022 and it's looking for a new maintainer: https://lists.sr.ht/~leon_plickat/lavalauncher/%3CCIPW63LE88JJ.2LYO5E6UAFLPB%40m5%3E Latest version, 2.1.0, released in January 2022, can be still downloaded from sourcehut

    Docky Icon

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  10.  Like this app

    A Dock-like Taskbar Plugin for XFCE. Contribute to nsz32/docklike-plugin development by creating an account on GitHub.

    4 Docklike alternatives
    Vertical form of the dockbar-plugin. The colors can be customized.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce

    Docklike Features

    1.  Dock
    Docky Icon

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  11. tint3 icon
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    Born as a fork and C++ port of tint2, tint3 retains backwards compatibility and provides a cleaner code base and better stability.

    5 tint3 alternatives
    Default setup on a Debian stable system.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    tint3 Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  X server
    tint3 iconDocky Icon

    tint3 VS Docky

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  12. CoolBarz icon
     1 like

    Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10.

    46 CoolBarz alternatives
    CoolBarz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CoolBarz Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
    Discontinued

    official website gone

    CoolBarz iconDocky Icon

    CoolBarz VS Docky

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