Linkbar AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Linkbar

Linkbar is described as 'This application that is useful for those users who are on the desktop requires more than one tray to place shortcuts for launching frequently used programs, files, etc' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to Linkbar for Windows, Linux, Xfce and Mac. The best Linkbar alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Linkbar are Cairo-Dock, CLaunch, Sidebar and nwg-dock.

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This application that is useful for those users who are on the desktop requires more than one tray to place shortcuts for launching frequently used programs, files, etc.

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Linkbar alternatives page was last updated Nov 23, 2024
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  1. RocketDock icon
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    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.

    68 RocketDock alternatives
    RocketDock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RocketDock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
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    RocketDock on themed Windows 7
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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    The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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 iconLinkbar Icon

    RocketDock VS Linkbar

    Is RocketDock a good alternative to Linkbar?
     

    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Linkbar.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Linkbar.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryLinkbar is Free and Open Source
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    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).

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Cairo-Dock screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Launcher
    Cairo-Dock iconLinkbar Icon

    Cairo-Dock VS Linkbar

    Is Cairo-Dock a good alternative to Linkbar?
     

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

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

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceLinkbar is also Free and Open Source
  4. CLaunch icon
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    CLaunch

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    You are free to choose double-click on the desktop and move mouse to the corner of the screen, such as a hot key, how to display more than 100.

    55 CLaunch alternatives
    CLaunch screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dark theme

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Support for Gestures
    Warning

    VirusTotal categorizes it as a trojan when uploaded to the site: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/16c7a291d2fceda4942a17bdeef55ae34fd9db781a18e4d43dfcb8f79d13e957

    CLaunch iconLinkbar Icon

    CLaunch VS Linkbar

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    Sidebar icon

    Sidebar

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    Sidebar is a software tool developed to improve the MacOS Dock experience by providing enhanced usability and multitasking features. The software replaces the MacOS Dock and offers a variety of features designed to enhance multitasking and usability.

    57 Sidebar alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Sidebar screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Multi-Screen
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Dock
    4.  Sidebar
    Sidebar iconLinkbar Icon

    Sidebar VS Linkbar

    Is Sidebar a good alternative to Linkbar?
     

    • Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to Linkbar.

    • Sidebar is the most popular commercial alternative to Linkbar.

    • Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryLinkbar is Free and Open Source

  6. nwg-dock

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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.

    49 nwg-dock alternatives
    nwg-dock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    nwg-dock Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Golang
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    nwg-dock VS Linkbar

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