RocketDock AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Dock Utilities

The best Dock Utility alternative to RocketDock is Docking, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to RocketDock and 17 are Dock Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Dock Utility alternatives to RocketDock are Cairo-Dock, Dock, ActiveDock 2 and Sidebar.

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RocketDock alternatives are mainly Dock Utilities, but if you're looking for Application Launchers 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. Docking icon
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    A lightweight, feature-rich dock for Linux written in Python with GTK 3 and Cairo. Inspired by Plank and Cairo-Dock, with an extensible applet system for custom widgets.

    50 Docking alternatives

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  2. Cairo-Dock icon
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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    50 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  3. Dock icon
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    In macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items.

    51 Dock alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. ActiveDock 2 icon
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    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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  5. Sidebar icon
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    Sidebar transforms the macOS Dock experience, offering multi-screen support, customizable preferences, live previews on Ventura, and window management with WindowSnap. It reserves screen space to optimize display usage and supports storing multiple window configurations for flexible setups.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  6. 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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  7. 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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. DockMate icon
     2 likes

    Window previews and controls for your Dock.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. DockFix icon
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    DockFix unlocks hidden settings and features that Apple doesn't want you to know about, giving you full control over your macOS Dock.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  10. DockShelf icon
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    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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