Sidebar Alternatives

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   Taskbar for macOS

    5 likes

   Windows-style taskbar for macOS which simplifies multi-tasking and working with many apps and windows as an effective Dock replacement.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

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   CleverDock

    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

   

   

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   PyPanel

    3 likes

   PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

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   Winstep Nexus

   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 ...

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   FCorp My Quick Launch

    10 likes

   Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Application Launcher

   Origin

   • Indonesia

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Windows

   • Indonesia

   

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   DockMate

    2 likes

   Window previews and controls for your Dock.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Dock Utility

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Advanced Run

    2 likes

   Advanced Run is a replacement for a standard Windows Run dialog. Advanced Run allows you to run any program, run any command line command, open and edit and print documents on behalf of any user account without switching between user accounts.

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   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Application Launcher

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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    Radian

     4 likes

    Radian is a simple radial application launcher. The interface is triggered by a continuous right-click and is divided into four slices. Each slice can be configured differently.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    DockbarX

     6 likes

    DockBarX is a lightweight taskbar / panel replacement for Linux which works as a stand-alone dock (called DockX), as an an Avant Window Navigator applet, as a Xfce4 panel applet1, as a matepanel applet2 or as a legacy gnome2 panel applet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Origin

    • Estonia
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • Estonia
    • EU

    

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    Promptu

     5 likes

    Say goodbye to repetitive, time-consuming tasks, like hunting through your programs, folders, files, and bookmarks for the ones you need. Promptu lets you associate meaningful names with programs, folders, files, bookmarks, etc, and access them almost instantly from your...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

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    Wise HotKey

     4 likes

    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Windows

    • China

    

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    FCorp File/Folder Launcher

     12 likes

    File/Folder Launcher (FFLauncher) is a simple, very easy to use application specially designed to help you launch files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Origin

    • Indonesia

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows

    • Indonesia

    

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    JetStart

     2 likes

    Tired of digging into crowded Start Menu? JetStart offers you a quick access to categorized Start Menu shortcuts, recently launched programs and system commands.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Application Launcher

    Origin

    • Australia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    • Australia

    

    

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