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 Sidebar. Other great apps like uBar are Taskbar for macOS, MultiDock, QRMirror and ActiveDock.

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uBar alternatives are mainly Application Launchers but may also be Window Managers or Workflow Automation Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of uBar.

uBar

Paid • Proprietary

uBar is 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 is the perfect solution.

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uBar alternatives page was last updated Sep 12, 2024

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 uBar
Is Sidebar a good alternative to uBar?
- Sidebar is the most popular Mac alternative to uBar.
- Sidebar is the most popular commercial alternative to uBar.
- Sidebar is Paid and ProprietaryuBar is also Paid and Proprietary

Taskbar for macOS
Windows-style taskbar for macOS which simplifies multi-tasking and working with many apps and windows as an effective Dock replacement.
3 Taskbar for macOS alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Taskbar for macOS Features
1. Dark Mode
2. No Tracking
3. Privacy focused
4. Support for Multiple Monitors
5. Ad-free
6. Lightweight
7. Multitasking
8. Dock
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Taskbar for macOS VS uBar
Is Taskbar for macOS a good alternative to uBar?
Comments about Taskbar for macOS as an Alternative to uBar

AjdinMemic
Great App! Would recommend for everyone to at least give a try ;-)
Positive comment •Sep 9, 2024
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Guest
Much better, updated to modern standards and closer to win 7 & 10 taskbar in terms of functionality.
Positive comment •Sep 12, 2024
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- 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

MultiDock
MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).
65 MultiDock alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
MultiDock Features
Dock
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MultiDock VS uBar
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QRMirror
QR Mirror is a revolutionary new way to launch files, folders and apps on your Mac with QR-Code.
28 QRMirror alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Application Launcher
- Workflow Automation Tool
Platforms
- Mac
QRMirror Features
Launcher
Personal-assistant
Workflow
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QRMirror VS uBar
Is QRMirror a good alternative to uBar?

ActiveDock
Application Launcher, improved Dock for macOS, alternative to Apple Dock, uBar, HyperDock.
88 ActiveDock alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Window Manager
- Application Launcher
Platforms
- Mac
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ActiveDock Features
1. Launcher
2. Dock
3. Window docking
4. Window organizer
5. Alternatives
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ActiveDock VS uBar
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iTaskbar
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.
4 iTaskbar alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
iTaskbar Features
Software Management
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Discontinued
Despite being discontinued and site down, iTaskbar 1.6.0 can still be downloaded from the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, and still works: http://web.archive.org/web/20161019180511/http://itaskbar.com/static/bin/iTaskbar_1.6.0.dmg (Last capture before defunct: Oct 19 2016)
iTaskbar VS uBar
Is iTaskbar a good alternative to uBar?