MadAppLauncher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like MadAppLauncher

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

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  1. RocketDock icon

    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.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to MadAppLauncher.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to MadAppLauncher.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryMadAppLauncher is Free and Open Source
    • RocketDock is LightweightMadAppLauncher is not according to our users
  2. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

     83 likes
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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.

    46 Cairo-Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceMadAppLauncher is also Free and Open Source
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableMadAppLauncher is not according to our users
  4. Docky icon

    Docky

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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.

    50 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Nimi Places

     55 likes
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    Organizes desktop into customizable containers showing folder contents as icons/thumbnails on a scrollable surface. Has lots of management features: e.g. labelling; sort by category; time & location based settings. Thumbnails are displayed for supported Open Documents, PSD images & PDFs.

    22 Nimi Places alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

     64 likes
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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
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    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to MadAppLauncher.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryMadAppLauncher is Free and Open Source
  8. Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

     45 likes
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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. MaxLauncher icon

    MaxLauncher

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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.

    42 MaxLauncher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    It is almost an exact replacement - it does everything that MadAppLauncher did, plus a few things more.

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    • MaxLauncher is Free and Open SourceMadAppLauncher is also Free and Open Source
    • MaxLauncher is LightweightMadAppLauncher is not according to our users
  11. tint2 icon

    tint2

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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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  12. Sidebar icon

    Sidebar

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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.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to MadAppLauncher.

    • Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryMadAppLauncher is Free and Open Source
    • Sidebar is CustomizableMadAppLauncher is not according to our users
  13. Another Dock icon

    Another Dock

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. Stacky icon

    Stacky

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    Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky

    18 Stacky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. True Launch Bar icon

    True Launch Bar

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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