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, iPhone and BSD 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 iTop Easy Desktop. Other great apps like Dragthing are Quicksilver, ObjectDock, Cairo-Dock and Monarch Launcher.

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DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

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  1. Fences icon

    Fences

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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.

    21 Fences alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Maintain a distraction-free desktop.

    Fences Features

    1.  Group Icons

    Fences VS Dragthing

     

    • 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

    RocketDock

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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.

    68 RocketDock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RocketDock screenshot 1
    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    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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 Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher

    RocketDock VS Dragthing

     

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Dragthing.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. iTop Easy Desktop icon

    iTop Easy Desktop

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    iTop Easy Desktop is a free and easy-to-use desktop manager to organize your desktop apps, files, and folders according to your rules, freeing you from laboriously sorting desktop icons. It delivers various practical features including but not limited to grouping desktop items...

    20 iTop Easy Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iTop Easy Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    iTop Easy Desktop VS Dragthing

     
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    Fences

    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.

    https://www.stardock.com
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  6. Quicksilver icon

    Quicksilver

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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.

    90 Quicksilver alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Quicksilver screenshot 1

    Quicksilver Features

    1.  Quick search
    2.  Launcher

    Quicksilver VS Dragthing

     
    Comments about Quicksilver as an Alternative to Dragthing
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    Positive •Aug 7, 2020
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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 the most popular Mac alternative to Dragthing.

    • Quicksilver is the most popular Open Source alternative to Dragthing.

    • Quicksilver is Free and Open SourceDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

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    ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.

    55 ObjectDock alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ObjectDock screenshot 1

    ObjectDock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock

    ObjectDock VS Dragthing

     
  8. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Wayland
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dock
    4.  Launcher

    Cairo-Dock VS Dragthing

     

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

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceDragthing is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Monarch Launcher icon

    Monarch Launcher

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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.

    58 Monarch Launcher alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Monarch Launcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Command palette

    Monarch Launcher VS Dragthing

     
  11. Docky icon

    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 and usage. It just works.

    52 Docky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Banshee Application Controls
    Discontinued

    Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02

    Docky Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Window docking
    3.  Launcher

    Docky VS Dragthing

     
  12. ShakePin icon

    ShakePin

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    Open source Dropover alternative.

    8 ShakePin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ShakePin screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Drag and Drop

    ShakePin VS Dragthing

     
  13. Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

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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.

    37 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winstep Nexus screenshot 1

    Winstep Nexus Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Skins
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Launcher

    Winstep Nexus VS Dragthing

     
  14. Dockside icon

    Dockside

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    Dockside is your friendly file shelf next to the macOS Dock, where you can drag and drop files, folders, apps, images, videos, and text for quick access or later use.

    18 Dockside alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dockside screenshot 1

    Dockside Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Dock
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Extract text from image
    7.  Remove metadata

    Dockside VS Dragthing

     
  15. Spotlight icon

    Spotlight

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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...

    83 Spotlight alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Spotlight screenshot 1

    Spotlight Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Indexed search
    3.  File preview

    Spotlight VS Dragthing

     
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