GnomePanel AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like GnomePanel

GnomePanel is described as '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' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GnomePanel for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Linux Mobile apps. The best GnomePanel alternative is Cairo-Dock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GnomePanel are Docky, ObjectDock, MaxLauncher and tint2.

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  1. 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.

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GnomePanel.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceGnomePanel is also Free and Open Source
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableGnomePanel is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    53 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. 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
     
    • ObjectDock is the most popular Windows alternative to GnomePanel.

    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to GnomePanel.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryGnomePanel is Free and Open Source
  4. MaxLauncher icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. tint2 icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Avant Window Navigator (AWN/Awn) is a dock-like navigation bar for the linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. It can be used to keep track of open windows and behaves like a normal window list.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Another Dock icon
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    A Second Dock. Elegant, Efficient, Intuitive. Pin any file, folder, or app — and keep it always accessible in Another Dock.

    43 Another Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Another Dock is the most popular Mac alternative to GnomePanel.

    • Another Dock is Free and ProprietaryGnomePanel is Free and Open Source
    • Another Dock is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGnomePanel is not according to our users
  8. Dock icon
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    In macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items.

    49 Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. True Launch Bar icon
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    True Launch Bar is a Superior replacement for the standard Quick Launch bar. All functions presented in Quick Launch are also in True Launch Bar. However, the True Launch Bar is fully compatible with Quick Launch because it uses the same folder for shortcuts.

    42 True Launch Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Lomiri icon
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    Lomiri is the open source mobile and desktop environment that adapts to you computing needs. Supported on all kinds devices.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu Touch
     
  11. XLaunchpad icon
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    XLaunchpad gives you instant access to all your shortcuts. Arrange apps in XLaunchpad any way you like by dragging icons to different locations or by grouping apps in folders. Simply drag one icon over another to create a folder.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. InfyniDock icon
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    InfyniDock is an alternative dock for macOS that provides an expanded window of open windows without collapsing them. It offers keyboard shortcuts to switch between windows and allows for customizable themes.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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