RocketDock Alternatives for Windows

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

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RocketDock alternatives are mainly Application Launchers, but if you're looking for Desktop Customization Tools or Disk Usage Analyzers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + 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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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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  1. Winstep Nexus icon
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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winstep Nexus Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Skins
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Launcher

    Winstep Nexus VS RocketDock

     
    Comments about Winstep Nexus as an Alternative to RocketDock
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    Guest
    Positive Apr 25, 2018
    3

    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

    karlbu
    Positive Feb 20, 2021
    0

    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.

    Guest
    Positive Dec 1, 2019
    0

    It has everything you need from 3rd party dock. Fast working, customizable, no bloat.

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

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ObjectDock Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Dock

    ObjectDock VS RocketDock

     
    Comments about ObjectDock as an Alternative to RocketDock
    AlmightyHeretic
    Positive Apr 12, 2017
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    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.

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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
  3. WinExt Free icon
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    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.

    248 WinExt Free alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinExt Free Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Synchronization

    WinExt Free VS RocketDock

     
  4. MyDockFinder icon
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    MyDockFinder is a Dock software similar to macOs that helps you quickly start up your apps, make your desktop clean looking, and easily access your favorite programs or files through drag-and-drop features.

    5 MyDockFinder alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Launcher
    9.  Dock
    10.  Extensive settings menu

    MyDockFinder VS RocketDock

     
  5. Sideslide icon
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    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.

    20 Sideslide alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Sideslide Features

    1.  Launcher
    2.  Multitasking
    3.  Portable

    Sideslide VS RocketDock

     
  6. WinLaunch icon
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    WinLaunch is a Windows program that resembles a Mac OS X Lion Launchpad.

    Features:

    Instant access to all your important applications and documents from everywhere! Perfect Mac OS X look and feel Tons of customization options Optimized controls for touchscreens and tablets! Win.

    18 WinLaunch alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WinLaunch Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    WinLaunch VS RocketDock

     
  7. XLaunchpad icon
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    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.

    52 XLaunchpad alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    XLaunchpad Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher

    XLaunchpad VS RocketDock

     
  8. TaskbarX icon
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    TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.

    14 TaskbarX alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TaskbarX Features

    1.  Make Taskbar Transparent

    TaskbarX VS RocketDock

     
    Comments about TaskbarX as an Alternative to RocketDock
    Guest
    Negative Jul 6, 2021
    1

    Doesn't add another dock, only centers the taskbar.

    Guest
    Negative Oct 21, 2021
    1

    It only centers the icons in the taskbar

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    • 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
  9. MaxLauncher icon
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    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.

    44 MaxLauncher alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Launcher

    MaxLauncher VS RocketDock

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

    22 Stacky alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    It was last updated in 2013.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Launcher
    3.  Group Icons

    Stacky VS RocketDock

     
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