RocketDock AlternativesTop Application Launchers and other similar apps like RocketDock

RocketDock is described as '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' and is a very popular application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to RocketDock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, GNOME and Xfce apps. The best RocketDock alternative is Winstep Nexus, which is free. Other great apps like RocketDock are Docky, ObjectDock, Cairo-Dock and Sideslide.

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RocketDock

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Application Launcher
Free • Proprietary

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...

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RocketDock alternatives page was last updated Feb 18, 2022

Winstep Nexus
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.
37 Winstep Nexus alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Winstep Nexus Features
Dock
Skins
Extensive settings menu
Launcher
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Winstep Nexus VS RocketDock
Is Winstep Nexus a good alternative to RocketDock?
Comments about Winstep Nexus as an Alternative to RocketDock

Guest
i like to customize my desktop and Nexus Dock has special effect that i'm loving and it doesn't use a lot of resources
Positive comment •Apr 25, 2018
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karlbu
Winstep Nexus is, by far, the best app in the 3rd-party docking category. Superb. More options. More stable. And updated more recently than anything else. Highly recommend.
Positive comment •Feb 20, 2021
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Guest
It has everything you need from 3rd party dock. Fast working, customizable, no bloat.
Positive comment •Dec 1, 2019
0
Laarmon
I used RocketDock for years, and I switch to WinstepNexus, which has many more options, and it is better than RocketDock (in my opinion)
Positive comment •Aug 30, 2015
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- Most users think Winstep Nexus is a great RocketDock alternative.
- Winstep Nexus is the most popular Windows alternative to RocketDock.
- Winstep Nexus is the most popular free alternative to RocketDock.
- Winstep Nexus is Freemium and ProprietaryRocketDock is Free and Proprietary

Docky
Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.
50 Docky alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Linux
Docky Features
Launcher
Dock
Window docking
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+1
Discontinued
Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Docky VS RocketDock
Is Docky a good alternative to RocketDock?
- Most users think Docky is a great RocketDock alternative.
- Docky is the most popular Linux alternative to RocketDock.
- Docky is the most popular Open Source alternative to RocketDock.
- Docky is Free and Open SourceRocketDock is Free and Proprietary

ObjectDock
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
55 ObjectDock alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
ObjectDock Features
Launcher
Dock
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ObjectDock VS RocketDock
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Comments about ObjectDock as an Alternative to RocketDock

AlmightyHeretic
If you're looking for a good replacement to RocketDock then this fits the bill. It's able to launch shortcuts to 64-bit programs and it has a built-in docklet called Flyout menu, which you'll find very similar to Stacks. It's not quite as user-friendly but I'm still finding options for customization.
Positive comment •Apr 12, 2017
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- Most users think ObjectDock is a great RocketDock alternative.
- ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to RocketDock.
- ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryRocketDock is Free and Proprietary

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Winstep Nexus
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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Cairo-Dock
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
48 Cairo-Dock alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
- Xfce
Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Support for Themes
3. Ad-free
4. Dock
5. Launcher
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Cairo-Dock VS RocketDock
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Sideslide
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.
21 Sideslide alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Sideslide Features
Launcher
Multitasking
Portable
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Sideslide VS RocketDock
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TaskbarX
TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.
15 TaskbarX alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
TaskbarX Features
Make Taskbar Transparent
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+1
TaskbarX VS RocketDock
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Comments about TaskbarX as an Alternative to RocketDock

Guest
Doesn't add another dock, only centers the taskbar.
Negative comment •Jul 6, 2021
1
Guest
It only centers the icons in the taskbar
Negative comment •Oct 21, 2021
1
- This alternative is disputed. TaskbarX is a legitimate RocketDock alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- TaskbarX is Free and Open SourceRocketDock is Free and Proprietary

Plank
Plank is meant to be the simplest dock on the planet. The goal is to provide just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more. It is, however, a library which can be extended to create other dock programs with more advanced features.
16 Plank alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Linux
Top Plank Features
1. Dock
2. Clipboard monitoring
3. No registration required
4. Works Offline
5. Dark Mode
6. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
7. Lightweight
8. Privacy focused
9. Ad-free
10. XFCE support
11. Launcher
12. Intuitive Nodes
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Plank VS RocketDock
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MaxLauncher
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.
46 MaxLauncher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
MaxLauncher Features
1. Portable
2. Ad-free
3. Dark Mode
4. Lightweight
5. Launcher
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MaxLauncher VS RocketDock
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WinExt Free
Powerful Win utilities: fix registry, clean junk, protect privacy, optimize system, quick launch, find duplicates, folder size, see more recent resources, activity monitor, batch operation, synchronization, disable context menus, skip UAC, trace file.
253 WinExt Free alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Disk Usage Analyzer
- System Cleaner
Platforms
- Windows
+9
WinExt Free Features
1. Delete Temporary Files
2. Works Offline
3. Registry repairing
4. Folder Size
5. Synchronization
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WinExt Free VS RocketDock
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Stacky
Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky
26 Stacky alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
Stacky Features
Portable
Lightweight
Launcher
Group Icons
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Discontinued
It was last updated in 2013.

Stacky VS RocketDock
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