ObjectDock Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to ObjectDock for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is RocketDock, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ObjectDock and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to ObjectDock are 7+ Taskbar Tweaker, TaskbarX, Winstep Nexus and CLaunch.

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

ObjectDock

Paid • Proprietary
Application Launcher

ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files...

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
66 RocketDock alternatives
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.
- - RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to ObjectDock.
- - RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to ObjectDock.
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RocketDock Features
Dock
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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The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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."

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Almost everyone thinks RocketDock is a great ObjectDock alternative.
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It's free. Themes are awesome!
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7+ Taskbar Tweaker
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Free • Proprietary
System Tweaker
Windows
28 7+ Taskbar Tweaker alternatives
Customize the Windows taskbar with dozens of exclusive options.
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7+ Taskbar Tweaker Features
1. Portable7+ Taskbar Tweaker can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Customize Windows
Multiple languages
Comments about 7+ Taskbar Tweaker as a Alternative to ObjectDock
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Just because it has taskbar in the title doesn't mean it's an alternative to Objectdock or rocketdock....
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TaskbarX
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Free • Open Source
Windows
15 TaskbarX alternatives
TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.
- - TaskbarX is the most popular Open Source alternative to ObjectDock.
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TaskbarX Features
Make Taskbar Transparent
Winstep Nexus
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
38 Winstep Nexus alternatives
The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.
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Winstep Nexus Features
Dock
Skins
Extensive settings menu
Launcher
Opinions about Winstep Nexus as a Alternative to ObjectDock
Most users think Winstep Nexus is a great ObjectDock alternative.
CLaunch
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
55 CLaunch alternatives
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.
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CLaunch Features
1. LightweightCLaunch consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for GesturesCLaunch supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
3. Ad-freeCLaunch doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. PortableCLaunch can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of CLaunch.
Customizable
Sideslide
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
20 Sideslide alternatives
SideSlide is an advanced, portable, unobtrusive, dockable, skinnable, instantly accessible, highly configurable Desktop Extension on Steroids! Clean desktop clutter and make your computer friendlier and faster than ever before.
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Sideslide Features
1. PortableSideslide can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Launcher
Multitasking
XLaunchpad
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
55 XLaunchpad alternatives
XLaunchpad gives you instant access to all your shortcuts. Arrange apps in XLaunchpad any way you like by dragging icons to different locations or by grouping apps in folders. Simply drag one icon over another to create a folder.
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XLaunchpad Features
1. PortableXLaunchpad can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Launcher
Warning
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True Launch Bar
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
45 True Launch Bar alternatives
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.
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True Launch Bar Features
Launcher
Opinions about True Launch Bar as a Alternative to ObjectDock
This alternative is disputed. True Launch Bar is still a legitimate ObjectDock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
MaxLauncher
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Windows
47 MaxLauncher alternatives
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.
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MaxLauncher Features
1. PortableMaxLauncher can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Ad-freeMaxLauncher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeMaxLauncher supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. LightweightMaxLauncher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Launcher
FlashTray Pro
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
49 FlashTray Pro alternatives
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.
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FlashTray Pro Features
1. Color PickerFlashTray Pro allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Support for Hotkeys
Circle Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Windows
38 Circle Dock alternatives
The idea behind Circle Dock is that the dock should appear where your mouse is instead of you having to move your mouse to the dock like with other programs. This is accomplished by making the dock a circular or spiral shape so that it can be placed anywhere, even near the edge...
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Circle Dock Features
Dock
Launcher
Discontinued
Project is dead since 2008. Have a look at the forum:https://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=d4239krfp6h6ghtdigpph6v7o0&topic=42700.0
macOS Transformation Pack
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
38 macOS Transformation Pack alternatives
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.
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macOS Transformation Pack Features
Customizable
Themes