HyperDock Alternatives

HyperDock is described as 'Adds Windows 7 like features and more to Mac OS X' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to HyperDock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best HyperDock alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HyperDock are BetterTouchTool, SnapZones, AquaSnap and WindowGrid.

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HyperDock adds Windows 7 like features and more to Mac OS X.

Select individual application windows & tabs just by moving the mouse on a dock item, use mouse clicks to quickly open new windows and many...

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  1. Rectangle icon
    Rectangle icon

    Rectangle

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    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (Programming Languages).

    70 Rectangle alternatives
    Rectangle screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Window Resizing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Usability
    4.  Window move resize
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Low memory usage
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No registration required
    Rectangle iconHyperDock Icon

    Rectangle VS HyperDock

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    Rectangle icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Rectangle is a legitimate HyperDock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to HyperDock.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HyperDock.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceHyperDock is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHyperDock is not according to our users
  2. BetterTouchTool icon
    BetterTouchTool icon

    BetterTouchTool

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    BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 2
    +1
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 3

    BetterTouchTool Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch
    BetterTouchTool iconHyperDock Icon

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    intrepidsilence

    Does nothing with the Dock

    Negative comment •Dec 3, 2021
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    Guest

    Like others stated, this has nothing to do with the actual Dock

    Negative comment •Oct 30, 2024
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    BetterTouchTool icon

    • This alternative is disputed. BetterTouchTool is a legitimate HyperDock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to HyperDock.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryHyperDock is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. SnapZones icon
    SnapZones icon

    SnapZones

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    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    51 SnapZones alternatives
    SnapZones screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    SnapZones screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Custom layouts
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    SnapZones iconHyperDock Icon

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    AquaSnap

    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

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    AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    85 AquaSnap alternatives
    Dock window to sides or corners

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Snap window to monitor edges or other applications
    Shake a window to make it top-most
    +9
    System Tray

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock
    AquaSnap iconHyperDock Icon

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    HyperDock Icon
    AquaSnap icon

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to HyperDock.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryHyperDock is Paid and Proprietary
  7. WindowGrid icon
    WindowGrid icon

    WindowGrid

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    WindowGrid is a modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid.

    66 WindowGrid alternatives
    WindowGrid screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Example
    System tray menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Portable
    4.  Visual Organization
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Organization
    Discontinued

    No updates since 2016, bug reports on maintainers' BitBucket page go unresponded to. https://bitbucket.org/joshua_wilding/windowgrid-binaries/issues?status=new&status=open

    WindowGrid iconHyperDock Icon

    WindowGrid VS HyperDock

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    WindowGrid icon
    • WindowGrid is Free and ProprietaryHyperDock is Paid and Proprietary
    • WindowGrid is LightweightHyperDock is not according to our users
  8. Divvy icon
    Divvy icon

    Divvy

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    Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.

    88 Divvy alternatives
    Divvy screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Divvy Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Snap windows
    Divvy screenshot 1
    Divvy screenshot 2
    +4
    Divvy screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.5.2, released in August 2019, can be still downloaded and bought from the official website and from the Appstore.

    Divvy iconHyperDock Icon

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    HyperDock Icon
    Divvy icon
    • Divvy is Paid and ProprietaryHyperDock is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. altdrag icon
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    altdrag

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    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    83 altdrag alternatives
    altdrag screenshot 1
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag iconHyperDock Icon

    altdrag VS HyperDock

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    Guest

    Different Functionality. Hyperdock is for Mac, altdrag for Windows.

    Negative comment •Apr 25, 2017
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    altdrag icon

    • This alternative is disputed. altdrag is a legitimate HyperDock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • altdrag is Free and Open SourceHyperDock is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Moom icon
    Moom icon

    Moom

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    Moom makes window management as easy as clicking a mouse button—or using a keyboard shortcut, if you're one of those types of people.

    74 Moom alternatives
    Pop-up positioning

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Moom Features

    1.  Visual Organization
    2.  Snapping
    3.  Snap windows
    Click in the empty box below the pop-up palette, move the mouse to where you'd like the window to be, then click-and-drag out its new dimensions.
    Grab a window, drag it to an edge or corner, and release the mouse.
    +8
    Save and restore window layouts
    Moom iconHyperDock Icon

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    Moom icon
    • Moom is Paid and ProprietaryHyperDock is also Paid and Proprietary
  12. SMBAct icon
    SMBAct icon

    SMBAct

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    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    78 SMBAct alternatives
    SMBAct screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SMBAct Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Window Switching
    SMBAct screenshot 1
    SMBAct screenshot 2
    SMBAct iconHyperDock Icon

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    Guest

    Again, NOT A SINGLE APP suggested have anything to do with the Dock... these aren't alternatives, they're totally unrelated.

    Negative comment •Oct 30, 2024
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    HyperDock Icon
    SMBAct icon

    • SMBAct is the most popular Linux alternative to HyperDock.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryHyperDock is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. Preme for Windows icon
    Preme for Windows icon

    Preme for Windows

     48 likes
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    Preme is a free software for Windows which lets you add cool desktop features and enhances the desktop functionality.

    61 Preme for Windows alternatives
    quick window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Preme for Windows Features

    1.  Touch Bar Manager
    2.  Touchbar integration
    Features 1/3
    Features 2/3
    +6
    Features 3/3
    Preme for Windows iconHyperDock Icon

    Preme for Windows VS HyperDock

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  14. Swish icon
    Swish icon

    Swish

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    The missing gesture layer for macOS.

    62 Swish alternatives
    Swish for macOS

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tooltips
    Settings — General
    +5
    Settings — Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Touch Gestures
    Swish iconHyperDock Icon

    Swish VS HyperDock

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    Arnoud B

    Not doing anything with the dock.

    Negative comment •Dec 21, 2022
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    HyperDock Icon
    Swish icon
    • Swish is Paid and ProprietaryHyperDock is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Swish is LightweightHyperDock is not according to our users
  15. Wins icon
    Wins icon

    Wins

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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    54 Wins alternatives
    Floating Split Window Drag to see the floating split window and drag on to quick split.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dark Mode
    Dock Window Preview Simply hover the mouse over the Dock to show a preview of all the Windows
    +8
    Shake window to hide other windows Drag a window and repeat from left to right following the oval pattern, then focused on one window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Window docking
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Dock
    Wins iconHyperDock Icon

    Wins VS HyperDock

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