uBar Alternatives

uBar is described as 'The task bar for the Mac. Whether you've never really liked the Dock, always wanted the one thing that Windows does right, or are switching from Windows to OS X, uBar the perfect solution' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are six alternatives to uBar for Mac. The best uBar alternative is DockProfiles, which is free. Other great apps like uBar are Taskbar for macOS, Sidebar, ActiveDock 2 and Multi Dock.

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  1. DockProfiles icon

    DockProfiles

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    DockProfiles lets you save and switch between different macOS Dock layouts instantly. Whether you’re gaming, working, designing, or studying, one click loads the right apps, folders, and websites.

    11 DockProfiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • DockProfiles is the most popular Mac alternative to uBar.

    • DockProfiles is the most popular free alternative to uBar.

    • DockProfiles is Free and ProprietaryuBar is Paid and Proprietary
    • DockProfiles is Customizable and LightweightuBar is not according to our users
  2. Taskbar for macOS icon

    Taskbar for macOS

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Taskbar for macOS as an Alternative to uBar
    AjdinMemic
    Positive
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    Great App! Would recommend for everyone to at least give a try ;-)

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Much better, updated to modern standards and closer to win 7 & 10 taskbar in terms of functionality.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It solves all the bugs inherent in Ubar. It also adds a ton of other features (even ones not present in the Windows taskbar). I honestly feel bad for people who are stuck using the default MacOS dock...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Taskbar for macOS icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Taskbar for macOS is a great uBar alternative.

    • Taskbar for macOS is the most popular commercial alternative to uBar.

    • Taskbar for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryuBar is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Taskbar for macOS is Privacy focused and LightweightuBar is not according to our users
  4. Sidebar icon

    Sidebar

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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.

    60 Sidebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. ActiveDock 2 icon

    ActiveDock 2

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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...

    92 ActiveDock 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Multi Dock icon

    Multi Dock

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    iTaskbar

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    The one and only taskbar for OS X. Try it out and become more productive!

    • Window-oriented
    • Quick launch panel
    • Switch with window previews
    • Start menu with application launcher
    • Lots of options including customizable styles
    • Global Shortcuts, Drag & Drop, Show Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Windows-oriented taskbar with previews, drag & drop, quick launch, shortcuts and fast keyboard switch.
     
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