Workspaces to Dock Alternatives: Application Launchers

The best Application Launcher alternative to Workspaces to Dock is RocketDock, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked four alternatives to Workspaces to Dock and three of them are Application Launchers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Application Launcher alternatives to Workspaces to Dock are Cairo-Dock and Luncher.

Workspaces to Dock 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 Workspaces to Dock.

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Workspaces to Dock

Free • Open Source
Application Launcher

Linux
GNOME

Transform Gnome Shell's overview workspaces into an intelligent dock.

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RocketDock
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
64 alternatives to 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.
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RocketDock Features
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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The program is no longer updated, but last version, 1.3.5, released in September 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.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."
Cairo-Dock
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Free • Open Source
Application Launcher
Linux
Xfce
48 alternatives to Cairo-Dock
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
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Luncher
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
56 alternatives to 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.
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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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RocketDock

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Cairo-Dock

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Luncher

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