MultiDock Alternatives

MultiDock is described as 'simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s)' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MultiDock for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like MultiDock are WindowGrid, Compiz, Divvy and altdrag.

MultiDock alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Application Launchers or Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MultiDock.

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MultiDock

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Mac

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
64 alternatives to RocketDock
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.
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RocketDock Features
Dock
Launcher
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The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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."
WindowGrid
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
64 alternatives to WindowGrid
WindowGrid is a modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid.
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WindowGrid Features
1. PortableWindowGrid can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightWindowGrid consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for Multiple MonitorsWindowGrid supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
Snap windows
Visual Organization
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
Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
29 alternatives to Compiz
Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

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Divvy
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
Windows
83 alternatives to Divvy
Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.
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Divvy Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsDivvy supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
Snap windows
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.
altdrag
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
79 alternatives to altdrag
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.
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altdrag Features
1. Portablealtdrag can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Window Resizing
Snap windows
Discontinued
The last version (1.1) is from 2015.
ObjectDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
53 alternatives to ObjectDock
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
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ObjectDock Features
Launcher
Dock
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.20, released in 2016, can be still bought from the official website
uBar
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
4 alternatives to uBar
uBar is the task bar for the Mac. Whether you've never really liked the Dock, always wanted the one thing that Windows does right, or are switching from Windows to OS X, uBar is the perfect solution.
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uBar Features
Dock
Shiftit
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Mac
67 alternatives to Shiftit
ShiftIt is an application for OSX that allows you to quickly manipulate window position and size using keyboard shortcuts. It intends to become a full featured window organizer for OSX. It is a complete rewrite of the original ShiftIt by Aravindkumar Rajendiran which is not...
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Shiftit Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shiftit without registration.
Window move resize
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Window organizer
Discontinued
This project is looking for a new maintainer. Until that transition is completed, there will likely not be further development on this project.from https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt/blob/master/README.md

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it is cool because you can do shift up, down, and others
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Moom
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
67 alternatives to Moom
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.
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Moom Features
Visual Organization
Snapping
Snap windows
HyperDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
60 alternatives to HyperDock
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 more."

Window Previews Ever wondered how to activate a single wind.
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HyperDock Features
Dock
Discontinued
The last version (1.7) is from January 2017, but it's still available to download.