Orbital for Mac AlternativesDock Utilities and other similar apps like Orbital for Mac

Orbital for Mac is described as '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' and is a Dock Utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Orbital for Mac for Mac and Windows. The best Orbital for Mac alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Orbital for Mac are Pieoneer, ObjectDock, Launchy - App Launcher and Spring - Shortcuts.

More about Orbital for Mac
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Orbital for Mac alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. RocketDock icon

    RocketDock

     295 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    RocketDock screenshot 1
     

    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Orbital for Mac.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Orbital for Mac.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryOrbital for Mac is Paid and Proprietary
    • RocketDock is LightweightOrbital for Mac is not according to our users
  2. Pieoneer icon

    Pieoneer

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Experience seamless Mac application management with a distinctive pie menu, offering customizable shortcuts, dark mode, and instant app launching for smoother workflows.

    12 Pieoneer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pieoneer screenshot 1
     

    • Pieoneer is the most popular Mac alternative to Orbital for Mac.

    • Pieoneer is the most popular commercial alternative to Orbital for Mac.

    • Pieoneer is Paid and ProprietaryOrbital for Mac is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. ObjectDock icon

    ObjectDock

     64 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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
    ObjectDock screenshot 1
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    ObjectDock icon
    ObjectDock

    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 orga...

    https://www.stardock.com
    Learn More
  6. Launchy - App Launcher icon

    Launchy - App Launcher

     6 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Boost your macOS productivity with Launchy, the customizable app launcher and switcher featuring a sleek radial menu. Switch, launch, and manage apps effortlessly using keyboard shortcuts or mouse.

    12 Launchy - App Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Launchy - App Launcher screenshot 1
     
  7. Spring - Shortcuts icon

    Spring - Shortcuts

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Transform your macOS Dock with Spring! This powerful yet easy-to-use app lets you create personalized shortcuts for any Mac app by selecting custom icons. With Spring, you can easily customize your Dock to match your style.

    11 Spring - Shortcuts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Spring - Shortcuts screenshot 1
     
  8. Pie Menu icon

    Pie Menu

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Introducing the all-new radial menu app that revolutionizes the way you work on your device! With Pie Menu, you can customize shortcuts for every app, making your life easier and more organized.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pie Menu screenshot 1
     
  10. HyperDock icon

    HyperDock

     27 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Window preview
     
  11. Charmstone icon

    Charmstone

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    The quicker switcher launcher for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Charmstone screenshot 1
     
  12. ActiveDock 2 icon

    ActiveDock 2

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    92 ActiveDock 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ActiveDock 2 screenshot 1
     
  13. DockView for macOS Dock icon

    DockView for macOS Dock

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    DockView is a macOS utility that shows live previews (thumbnails) of an application’s open windows when you hover over its icon in the Dock. You can quickly switch, minimize, or close windows directly from that preview panel — all without altering the system Dock itself.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DockView for macOS Dock screenshot 1
     
  14. Multi Dock icon

    Multi Dock

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Multi Dock screenshot 1
     
  15. DockShelf icon

    DockShelf

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Did you ever wish your Dock could do more or handle more of your apps and files? DockShelf lets you place unlimited docks around your desktop so you never run out of space again for your commonly used files, folders and applications!

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    DockShelf screenshot 1
     
12 of 17 Orbital for Mac alternatives