Dory Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   GroupCtrl

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   GroupCtrl is a simple app switcher that lets you share hotkeys across related apps. For macOS, Windows version is in the works.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Window Manager

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

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   OrbitRing

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   OrbitRing is a sleek and lightweight macOS launcher, featuring a unique ring design that surrounds your mouse with apps for a highly efficient and intuitive start-up experience.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Application Launcher

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • China

   

   

   

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   CirMenu

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   CirMenu is a convenient circular menu shortcut tool and app launcher.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Application Launcher

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   

   

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   Stage View

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   Stage View is a utility that adds a preview of the windows in the group in Stage Manager.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Origin

   • Ukraine

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • Ukraine

   

   

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   Command Reopen

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   Cmd+Tab ignores minimized windows? Not anymore. Command Reopen restores them automatically — no permissions, no new UI. Works with the native switcher you already know.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MIT)

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • China

   

   

   

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   Open Contexts

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   Open Contexts replaces macOS’s app-based Command-Tab switcher with an MRU window switcher that focuses individual windows. It also adds a configurable app bar to the left, right, or bottom edge, where windows can be organized into saved groups, pinned, and reordered by drag and...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Window Manager

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

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   WindowSwitcher for macOS

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   When Mac several applications are running, with many windows open, it is difficult to manage the chaos and to work productively. Manually switching between windows and placing them on the screen wastes a lot of time.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Window Manager

   Origin

   • Ukraine

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • Ukraine

   

   

   

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    Rovyl

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    Rovyl is a radial launcher for Windows. One gesture opens anything on your machine — no window to manage, no list to scroll, no search box to type into.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    OrbitRing Launcher

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    OrbitRing makes your workflow smoother, faster, and smarter with a circular interface that brings your favorite apps within reach.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • China

    

    

    

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    HopTab

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    A lightweight macOS app switcher that lets you pin specific apps and hop between them with a single shortcut. No more cycling through 10+ open apps — just the 2-3 you actually need.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • India

    

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    WinsPilot

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    Windows management and app switching for macOS in the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Window Manager

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac

    • China

    

    

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