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. Station icon
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    "Station is a multilevel (hierarchical) launcher that promotes a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders.".

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. PyPanel icon
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    PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    BMPanel (bitmap panel) is a lightweight, NETWM compliant panel for X11 Window System, which contains a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application is inspired by simplicity of fspanel. BMPanel has a modern look and feel, while keeping itself tiny and small.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. FlashTray Pro icon
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    Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Deskmat icon
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    Deskmat replaces the default macOS dock with a fast, customizable bar. Live widgets, animated effects, and a icon customization — free to download.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. boringBar icon
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    The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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