GnomePanel AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like GnomePanel

GnomePanel is described as 'Highly configurable launcher and taskbar for GNOME. It forms a core part of the default GNOME desktop' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GnomePanel for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Linux Mobile apps. The best GnomePanel alternative is Docky, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GnomePanel are ObjectDock, Cairo-Dock, MaxLauncher and tint2.

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GnomePanel

Application Launcher
Free • Open Source

GnomePanel is a highly configurable launcher and taskbar for GNOME. It forms a core part of the default GNOME desktop.

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GnomePanel alternatives page was last updated Apr 6, 2024

Docky
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
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Linux
Docky Features
Launcher
Dock
Window docking
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Discontinued
Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Docky VS GnomePanel
Is Docky a good alternative to GnomePanel?
- Docky is the most popular Linux alternative to GnomePanel.
- Docky is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GnomePanel.
- Docky is Free and Open SourceGnomePanel is also Free and Open Source

ObjectDock
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
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
ObjectDock Features
Launcher
Dock
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ObjectDock VS GnomePanel
Is ObjectDock a good alternative to GnomePanel?
- 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

Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
48 Cairo-Dock alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
- Xfce
Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Support for Themes
3. Ad-free
4. Dock
5. Launcher
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Cairo-Dock VS GnomePanel
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MaxLauncher
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.
46 MaxLauncher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
MaxLauncher Features
1. Portable
2. Ad-free
3. Dark Mode
4. Lightweight
5. Launcher
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MaxLauncher VS GnomePanel
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tint2
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.
32 tint2 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
tint2 Features
Lightweight
Dock
Software Management
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Discontinued
"The final release of tint2 is 17.0.2.The code is frozen and no more feature requests are accepted."
tint2 VS GnomePanel
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InfyniDock
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.
32 InfyniDock alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
InfyniDock Features
Dock customization tools
Dock
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InfyniDock VS GnomePanel
Is InfyniDock a good alternative to GnomePanel?
- InfyniDock is the most popular Mac alternative to GnomePanel.
- InfyniDock is Paid and ProprietaryGnomePanel is Free and Open Source

True Launch Bar
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.
44 True Launch Bar alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
True Launch Bar Features
Launcher
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True Launch Bar VS GnomePanel
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Avant Window Navigator
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.
66 Avant Window Navigator alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
Avant Window Navigator Features
Window docking
Launcher
Dock
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Discontinued
Doesn't seem to be activaly maintained anymore. Last update was in 2017.
Avant Window Navigator VS GnomePanel
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XLaunchpad
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.
54 XLaunchpad alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
XLaunchpad Features
Portable
Launcher
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XLaunchpad VS GnomePanel
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FlashTray Pro
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.
48 FlashTray Pro alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
FlashTray Pro Features
Color Picker
Support for Hotkeys
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FlashTray Pro VS GnomePanel
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UKUI
UKUI is a lightweight desktop environment based on pluggable framework for Linux and other Unix-like Distributions. It is developed using GTK and Qt.
24 UKUI alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Desktop Environment
Platforms
- Linux
- Ubuntu Kylin
UKUI Features
Windows-like
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+2
UKUI VS GnomePanel
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MadAppLauncher
A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...
45 MadAppLauncher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
MadAppLauncher Features
Launcher
Dock
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Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.10.0.0, released on March 26, 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.
MadAppLauncher VS GnomePanel
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