ObjectDock Alternatives

ObjectDock is described as 'Animated dock for Windows offering fast access to applications, shortcuts and files, with customizable appearance, auto-hide feature, drag and drop launching, and support for multiple docks' and is a popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ObjectDock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and KDE Plasma apps. The best ObjectDock alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like ObjectDock are Docking, Cairo-Dock, Winstep Nexus and Docky.

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  1. macOS Transformation Pack will give you all new macOS user experience such as theme, wallpapers, system resources, and new OS X features combined altogether in single package working on Windows platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Multibar helps you organize your programs, files and folders. It allows you to find the information you need in a blink of an eye either over the internet or on your PC. It arranges all commonly used files and programs in a convenient and easy-to-use way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. DeskRipple puts expandable folder icons directly on the Windows desktop. They sit alongside your regular desktop icons, open into shortcut panels on hover or click, and collapse to a single icon when the pointer moves away.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4.  6 likes

    DockBarX is a lightweight taskbar / panel replacement for Linux which works as a stand-alone dock (called DockX), as an an Avant Window Navigator applet, as a Xfce4 panel applet1, as a matepanel applet2 or as a legacy gnome2 panel applet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. Y'z Dock icon
     2 likes

    Y'z Dock is a program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Wise HotKey icon
     4 likes

    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7.  1 like

    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
     
  8. FSL Launcher icon
     10 likes

    Organizes your shortcuts/icons on the desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  9. Easily launch and switch between macOS apps while staying focused on your work. Orbital lets you manage your Mac apps with an orbiting dock that appears next to your work, on command.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. CoolBarz icon
     1 like

    Coolbarz is a very efficient app launcher or desktop toolbar for easy access to your most commonly used programs or folders. Working and tested on Windows 10.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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