Dragthing Alternatives

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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    Fully configurable (w/ command line arguments and css) dock, written in Go, aimed exclusively at sway Wayland compositor. It features pinned buttons, task buttons, the workspace switcher and the launcher button.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. FileFillet icon
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    The Mac app that makes organizing files a breeze.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Shelfit icon
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    Worry less about juggling multiple windows or deciding where you want to store things. With Shelfit you can quickly open up a shelf, drag files in, and then when you're ready just drag them back out.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. retroStrip icon
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    A modern recreation of the classic Mac OS Control Strip with loads of new features and retro-inspired themes.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. GnomePanel icon
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    Gnome Panel is a component that is part of GnomeFlashback and provides panels and default applets for the desktop. A panel is a horizontal or vertical bar that can be added to each side of the screen. By default there is one panel on the top of the screen and one on the bottom...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  6. Circle Dock icon
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    The idea behind Circle Dock is that the dock should appear where your mouse is instead of you having to move your mouse to the dock like with other programs. This is accomplished by making the dock a circular or spiral shape so that it can be placed anywhere, even near the edge...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. File Find icon
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    A macOS file search utility that helps you find files easier.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. FlashTray Pro icon
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    Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Multi Dock icon
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    MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. DockShelf icon
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    Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Luncher icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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