Linkbar AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Linkbar

Linkbar has been discontinued. Similar apps include Docking, which is free and open source. Other options are RocketDock, Cairo-Dock, True Launch Bar and Sidebar. In total there are seven Application Launchers like Linkbar for Windows, Linux and Mac.

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  1. Docking icon
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    A lightweight, feature-rich dock for Linux written in Python with GTK 3 and Cairo. Inspired by Plank and Cairo-Dock, with an extensible applet system for custom widgets.

    54 Docking alternatives

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    • Linux
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  2. RocketDock icon
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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.

    78 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. 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.

    53 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  4. 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.

    44 True Launch Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Sidebar icon
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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.

    64 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Djobar icon
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    Djobar restores the customizable desktop toolbar that Windows 11 removed : Drag any app, file, folder or web link onto a lightweight always-visible bar - your shortcuts always one click away. Free, portable, signed, 48 languages, no telemetry.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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