FlashTray Pro AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like FlashTray Pro

FlashTray Pro is described as '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' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FlashTray Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and File Explorer apps. The best FlashTray Pro alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like FlashTray Pro are ObjectDock, Nimi Places, Cairo-Dock and Docky.

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FlashTray Pro alternatives page was last updated Oct 23, 2023
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  1. 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.

    66 RocketDock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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

     

    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to FlashTray Pro.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to FlashTray Pro.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryFlashTray Pro is also Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    54 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 FlashTray Pro

     

    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to FlashTray Pro.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryFlashTray Pro is Free and Proprietary
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    Nimi Places

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    Organizes desktop into customizable containers - showing folders (e.g.: local folders, network locations) contents, displayed as icons/thumbnails on scrollable surface. In-built thumbnail engine is capable of displaying thumbnails for supported Open Documents and PSD images, but...

    16 Nimi Places alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Places screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Group Icons
    3.  Skinnable
    4.  Special Folders

    Nimi Places VS FlashTray Pro

     
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    Winstep Nexus

    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 ...

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  6. 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).

    47 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 FlashTray Pro

     

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

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source alternative to FlashTray Pro.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceFlashTray Pro is Free and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    50 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 FlashTray Pro

     
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    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.

    36 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 FlashTray Pro

     
  10. WinLaunch icon

    WinLaunch

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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    19 WinLaunch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinLaunch screenshot 1

    WinLaunch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    WinLaunch VS FlashTray Pro

     
  11. MaxLauncher icon

    MaxLauncher

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    MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.

    45 MaxLauncher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MaxLauncher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Launcher

    MaxLauncher VS FlashTray Pro

     
  12. PStart icon

    PStart

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    PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.

    31 PStart alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PStart screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    nothing since 2007

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Software Management

    PStart VS FlashTray Pro

     
  13. Sidebar icon

    Sidebar

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    Sidebar transforms the macOS Dock experience, offering multi-screen support, customizable preferences, live previews on Ventura, and window management with WindowSnap. It reserves screen space to optimize display usage and supports storing multiple window configurations for flexible setups.

    56 Sidebar alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sidebar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Multi-Screen
    7.  Snap windows
    8.  Dock
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10.  Sidebar

    Sidebar VS FlashTray Pro

     

    • Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to FlashTray Pro.

    • Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryFlashTray Pro is Free and Proprietary
  14. tint2 icon

    tint2

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    tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.

    31 tint2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    tint2 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    "The final release of tint2 is 17.0.2.The code is frozen and no more feature requests are accepted."

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Software Management

    tint2 VS FlashTray Pro

     
  15. Stacky icon

    Stacky

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    Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    In action.
    Discontinued

    It was last updated in 2013.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Group Icons

    Stacky VS FlashTray Pro

     
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