Stacky AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Application Launchers

The best Application Launcher alternative to Stacky is RocketDock, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Stacky and 18 are Application Launchers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Application Launcher alternatives to Stacky are MaxLauncher, CLaunch, Sidebar and True Launch Bar.

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Stacky

Application Launcher
Free • Open Source

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

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Stacky alternatives page was last updated Jul 18, 2023

RocketDock
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 dock.
67 RocketDock alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
RocketDock Features
Dock
Launcher
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website. "It is true, RocketDock has been discontinued. [...] The app remains available on https://rocketdock.com, but is unsupported."
RocketDock VS Stacky
Is RocketDock a good alternative to Stacky?
- RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Stacky.
- RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Stacky.
- RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryStacky is Free and Open Source

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 Stacky
Is MaxLauncher a good alternative to Stacky?
- MaxLauncher is the most popular Open Source alternative to Stacky.
- MaxLauncher is Free and Open SourceStacky is also Free and Open Source
- MaxLauncher is LightweightStacky is not according to our users

CLaunch
You are free to choose double-click on the desktop and move mouse to the corner of the screen, such as a hot key, how to display more than 100.
54 CLaunch alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
CLaunch Features
1. Lightweight
2. Ad-free
3. Customizable
4. Support for Themes
5. No registration required
6. Dark Mode
7. Portable
8. Works Offline
9. Support for Gestures
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Warning
VirusTotal categorizes it as a trojan when uploaded to the site: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/16c7a291d2fceda4942a17bdeef55ae34fd9db781a18e4d43dfcb8f79d13e957
CLaunch VS Stacky
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Sidebar
Sidebar is a software tool developed to improve the MacOS Dock experience by providing enhanced usability and multitasking features. The software replaces the MacOS Dock and offers a variety of features designed to enhance multitasking and usability.
55 Sidebar alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Mac
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Sidebar Features
1. Ad-free
2. Multi-Screen
3. Snap windows
4. Dock
5. Customizable
6. Sidebar
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Sidebar VS Stacky
Is Sidebar a good alternative to Stacky?
- Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to Stacky.
- Sidebar is the most popular commercial alternative to Stacky.
- Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryStacky is Free and Open Source

True Launch Bar
True Launch Bar is a Superior replacement for the standard Quick Launch bar. All functions presented in Quick Launch are also in True Launch Bar. However, the True Launch Bar is fully compatible with Quick Launch because it uses the same folder for shortcuts.
44 True Launch Bar alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
True Launch Bar Features
Launcher
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True Launch Bar VS Stacky
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7stacks
7stacks is an easy to use, free app that lets Windows 7 (and Vista and XP) users have "stacks" of icons in their Taskbar (in 7) or QuickLaunch Toolbar (in Vista and XP). By using stacks, users can reduce icon clutter, and combine a group of related icons into a single...
26 7stacks alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
7stacks Features
Dock
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Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, v1.5 beta 2, released on June 27, 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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XLaunchpad
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.
54 XLaunchpad alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
XLaunchpad Features
Portable
Launcher
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Warning
XLaunchPad setup installs adware extensions for browsers. VirusTotal result: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/2a8eca9357cfae211564426dc461832ca2de70a9318ecba0468c4586fc4f4ffc/analysis/1426619620/ WOT comments: https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/xwidget.com
XLaunchpad VS Stacky
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FlashTray Pro
Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.
48 FlashTray Pro alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
FlashTray Pro Features
Color Picker
Support for Hotkeys
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FlashTray Pro VS Stacky
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TaskbarDock
TaskbarDock offers a few extra features to customize your Windows 10 taskbar.
35 TaskbarDock alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
TaskbarDock Features
Customize Windows
Customizable
Make Taskbar Transparent
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TaskbarDock VS Stacky
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Desktidy
DeskTidy comes in the form of a drop-down menu that you can place anywhere on your desktop and include files, folders, programs, etc. in it. Then you can use it as a program launcher to access to your applications and other stored items.
48 Desktidy alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Windows
Desktidy Features
Portable
Dock
Launcher
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Desktidy VS Stacky
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FSL Launcher
Organizes your shortcuts/icons on the desktop.
88 FSL Launcher alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Explorer
FSL Launcher Features
Windows Explorer Extension
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Add-ons
Launcher
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.4.4, released in 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
FSL Launcher VS Stacky
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LaunchBar by Lerup.com
LaunchBar is a small Windows freeware program that mimics the behavior of the dockable QuickLaunch toolbar that was available in all Windows versions before Windows 7.
52 LaunchBar by Lerup.com alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
LaunchBar by Lerup.com Features
Dock
Launcher
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LaunchBar by Lerup.com VS Stacky
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