RocketDock Alternatives

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 BSD apps. The best RocketDock alternative is Winstep Nexus, which is free. Other great apps like RocketDock are Docking, ObjectDock, Docky and Cairo-Dock.

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RocketDock alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for Dock Utilities or Desktop Customization Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows, Windows + Open Source and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to RocketDock.
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  1. InfyniDock icon
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    InfyniDock is a macOS Dock alternative and Mac window manager for exact window switching. It can run as a Menu Dock from the menu bar, a FloatDock visual switcher, or a full window-first Dock. It helps users preview and switch to individual windows across apps, displays, and Spaces.

    36 InfyniDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2.  4 likes

    A simple dock for Windows which features extensive theming capabilities and blurry reflections. The dock is fully compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/8.1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Fire Flyouts icon
     3 likes

    Upgrade system flyouts with Fluent design for detailed battery information, including percentage, time, full and real capacity, charge rate, and voltage, developed by FireCubeStudios.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. XWindows Dock icon
     10 likes

    XWindows Dock - or XWD for short - is the newest free Windows Vista and XP program of the class Application Launcher and Desktop Organizer. But its not just another one: its the result of years of use and observation of the many dock programs on the market, plus all functions...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Stacky icon
     11 likes

    Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Circle Dock icon
     17 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Deskepty icon
     2 likes

    Clean up your desktop. Launch apps, games, and folders instantly from a hidden panel that appears when you need it.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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
     
  9. DockMate icon
     2 likes

    Window previews and controls for your Dock.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Luncher icon
     3 likes

    Luncher is a simple Windows application and file launcher. It allows you to setup buttons that act as shortcuts to open any application, file or folder. Luncher appears as a small panel on the top of the screen that is always easily accessible.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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