Stacky Alternatives

Stacky is described as 'Simple app enhancing windows task bar functionality with stacks of shortcuts. - pawelt/stacky' and is a application launcher in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stacky for Windows, File Explorer and Mac. The best Stacky alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Stacky are MaxLauncher, CLaunch, taskbar-groups and WinLaunch.

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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 Sep 9, 2022

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The program is no longer updated.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.
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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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Luncher
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.
56 Luncher alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
Luncher Features
Lightweight
Ad-free
Launcher
Dock
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Luncher VS Stacky
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MadAppLauncher
A simple application launcher. It is very fast and easy to use. It is unlike your common dock or menu launcher. It introduces several different features such as QWERTY based launching, tab group navigation using numbers, custom window placement for programs, and the ability to...
45 MadAppLauncher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
MadAppLauncher Features
Launcher
Dock
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Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.10.0.0, released on March 26, 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.
MadAppLauncher VS Stacky
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Jumplist-Launcher
Jumplist Launcher is a free portable tool for Windows 7 that allows you to add your favorite programs in a single jumplist so that they can become easily accessible. You can add up to 60 jumplist-items and they can be categorized into self-defined groups easily.
10 Jumplist-Launcher alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
Jumplist-Launcher Features
Portable
Launcher
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Discontinued
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Jumplist Extender
Jumplist Extender is an easy-to-use program that lets you add custom jump lists to any of your programs on Windows 7!
9 Jumplist Extender alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
Jumplist Extender Features
Macro Recording
Launcher
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Discontinued
The project seems to be abandoned. Latest version, 0.4, was released on March 2011. The program and the source code are still downloadable from the official website.
Jumplist Extender VS Stacky
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Astounding Dock
AstoundingDock is an application launcher and dock for Windows. It is designed for power users to give easy access to every single application on your computer.
47 Astounding Dock alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Astounding Dock Features
Launcher
Dock
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LaunchTab
[Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]
58 LaunchTab alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
LaunchTab Features
Customizing
Skinnable
Launcher
Dock
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Discontinued
Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com
LaunchTab VS Stacky
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Cecil Launcher
Cecil Launcher is a powerful tool for keeping the Windows desktop neat, and your virtual workspace effective. Use it to organize programs, documents and web pages based on your habits and projects, to automate tasks, and more.
8 Cecil Launcher alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Cecil Launcher Features
Group Programs
Sends Command Line arguments
Launcher
Parsing Windows shortcut files
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Cecil Launcher VS Stacky
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Krento
Krento is a modern application manager and widget engine for Microsoft Windows. Krento can save your desktop space and assist you in boosting your productivity. With Krento you can launch your programs or open web pages from a circular 3D set of rolling "stones"...
33 Krento alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Windows
Krento Features
Software Management
Dock
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Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2.135.9, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Krento VS Stacky
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