Dragthing AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Dragthing

Dragthing is described as 'DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Dragthing for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and iPad apps. The best Dragthing alternative is Fences. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RocketDock or Desktop Fences+. Other great apps like Dragthing are Cairo-Dock, Docky, SupaSidebar and iTop Easy Desktop.

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  1. Fences icon
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    Desktop organization tool for Windows 10/11, automating file and app categorization in customizable areas. Includes snapshot saving, quick-access keys, Chameleon feature, and enterprise deployment tools.

    27 Fences alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
    • Fences is the most popular Windows alternative to Dragthing.

    • Fences is the most popular commercial alternative to Dragthing.

    • Fences is Paid and ProprietaryDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. RocketDock icon
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    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.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Dragthing.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • RocketDock is LightweightDragthing is not according to our users
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    Desktop Fences+ creates virtual fences on your desktop, allowing you to group and organize icons in a clean and convenient way. With enhanced visual effects and right-click options, it aims to provide a more polished and customizable user interface.

    12 Desktop Fences+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Desktop Fences+ is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dragthing.

    • Desktop Fences+ is Free and Open SourceDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Desktop Fences+ is LightweightDragthing is not according to our users
  4. Cairo-Dock icon
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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to Dragthing.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableDragthing is not according to our users
  5. Docky icon
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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 and usage. It just works.

    50 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. SupaSidebar icon
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    Lightning-fast sidebar for macOS. Access your files, folders, and websites instantly with keyboard shortcuts and smart organization.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • SupaSidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to Dragthing.

    • SupaSidebar is Freemium and ProprietaryDragthing is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Automates desktop organization for Windows by grouping files, apps, and folders into customizable boxes, supporting appearance adjustments, instant hotkey access, multi-page desktops, double-click hiding, Folder Portal, and fast search functionality.

    25 iTop Easy Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. ObjectDock icon
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    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop organization and visual effects.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Quicksilver icon
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    Quicksilver is a fast and free macOS productivity application that gives you the power to control your Mac quickly and elegantly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    In addition to a easy search function Quicksilver has a "shelf" which can function like one of DragThing's layer and unlike DragThing Quicksilver can directly search the internet

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    • Quicksilver is Free and Open SourceDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Winstep Nexus icon
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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Spotlight icon
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    Spotlight is the system-wide desktop search feature built into Apple's OS X operating system since version 10.4 (Tiger). Backed by an index of all items and files on the system, it's designed to allow the user to quickly locate a wide variety of items on the computer...

    90 Spotlight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Designed for beginners and professionals alike, Monarch is a command center that makes it easier than ever to switch apps, run calculations, search clipboard history, take notes and more with only a single hotkey. No complicated setup or configuration required.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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