Station Alternatives

Station is described as 'Multilevel (hierarchical) launcher that promotes a more natural organization of applications and documents into folders. With nested folders, you can arrange items in Station in a way that fits your workflow with an uncluttered look and feel' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Station for Windows, Linux, BSD, Xfce and Mac. The best Station alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Station are Docky, Cairo-Dock, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus.

Station alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Station.

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
66 RocketDock alternatives
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.
- - RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Station.
- - RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Station.
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Dock
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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The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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."
Docky
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Linux
50 Docky alternatives
Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.
- - Docky is the most popular Linux alternative to Station.
- - Docky is the most popular Open Source alternative to Station.
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Launcher
Dock
Window docking
Discontinued
Last commit and last available version from 2015-09-02
Cairo-Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
49 Cairo-Dock alternatives
Cairo-Dock is an animated application launch bar for the desktop, comparable to the dock in Mac OS X or Rocket Dock (for Windows).
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Cairo-Dock Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsCairo-Dock can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Cairo-Dock.
3. Ad-freeCairo-Dock doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Dock
Launcher
ObjectDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
55 ObjectDock alternatives
ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.
- - ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to Station.
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ObjectDock Features
Launcher
Dock
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.20, released in 2016, can be still bought from the official website
Winstep Nexus
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
38 Winstep Nexus alternatives
The Winstep Nexus Dock is a FREE professional dock for Windows. With Nexus, your most frequently used applications are only a mouse click away - and Nexus turns working with your computer into a fun and exciting experience.
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Winstep Nexus Features
Dock
Skins
Extensive settings menu
Launcher
True Launch Bar
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
45 True Launch Bar alternatives
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.
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True Launch Bar Features
Launcher
tint2
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
33 tint2 alternatives
tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.
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1. Lightweighttint2 consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Dock
Software Management
Dragthing
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Freemium • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Mac
58 Dragthing alternatives
DragThing is the original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop.

It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.

It stores frequently-used clippings su.
- - Dragthing is the most popular Mac alternative to Station.
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Dragthing Features
Dock
Launcher
Discontinued
Notice on https://www.dragthing.com/ of discontinuation as of 2019.
Luncher
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
57 Luncher alternatives
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.
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Luncher Features
1. LightweightLuncher consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freeLuncher doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Dock