Y'z Dock AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Y'z Dock

Y'z Dock is described as 'Program launcher like the dock in MacOS X. This application is currently in beta, so please send all reports to the author. In order to add icons, drag and drop a file (.exe, shortcut, etc.) straight from Explorer to the dock area' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Y'z Dock for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Linux Mobile and Ubuntu Touch apps. The best Y'z Dock alternative is RocketDock, which is free. Other great apps like Y'z Dock are Cairo-Dock, Docky, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus.

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  1. RocketDock icon

    RocketDock

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    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.

    65 RocketDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • RocketDock is the most popular Windows alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • RocketDock is the most popular free alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • RocketDock is Free and ProprietaryY'z Dock is also Free and Proprietary
    • RocketDock is LightweightY'z Dock is not according to our users
  2. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
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    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Linux alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • Cairo-Dock is the most popular Open Source alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • Cairo-Dock is Free and Open SourceY'z Dock is Free and Proprietary
    • Cairo-Dock is Privacy focused and CustomizableY'z Dock is not according to our users
  4. Docky icon

    Docky

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    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.

    53 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    ObjectDock

    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop orga...

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    ObjectDock

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    Animated Windows dock for fast access to apps, shortcuts and files, featuring auto-hide, drag and drop launching, fully customizable color, size and position, support for multiple docks, shortcut management, enhanced desktop organization and visual effects.

    53 ObjectDock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • ObjectDock is the most popular commercial alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • ObjectDock is Paid and ProprietaryY'z Dock is Free and Proprietary
  7. Winstep Nexus icon

    Winstep Nexus

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    Enjoy a free, simple docking solution for Windows with Winstep Nexus. Create docks, sub-docks, organize apps in groups, and enjoy fun interactions with animations. Nexus Ultimate offers Shelves, Tabbed Docks, and Grid Stacks for better organization and access.

    35 Winstep Nexus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. MaxLauncher icon

    MaxLauncher

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    MaxLauncher is a simple tabbed launcher that was designed to reduce the amount of time to find and run a program. It is capable of creating multiple data files, each of which can have a maximum of 10 tabs. Each tab and button is assigned a key(eg. F1-F10, 0-9, A-Z, etc.

    42 MaxLauncher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Avant Window Navigator icon

    Avant Window Navigator

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    Avant Window Navigator (AWN/Awn) is a dock-like navigation bar for the linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. It can be used to keep track of open windows and behaves like a normal window list.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Another Dock icon

    Another Dock

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    A Second Dock. Elegant, Efficient, Intuitive. Pin any file, folder, or app — and keep it always accessible in Another Dock.

    43 Another Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Another Dock is the most popular Mac alternative to Y'z Dock.

    • Another Dock is Free and ProprietaryY'z Dock is also Free and Proprietary
    • Another Dock is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedY'z Dock is not according to our users
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Dock icon

    Dock

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    In macOS, the Dock is used as a repository for any program or file in the operating system. It can hold any number of items and resizes them dynamically to fit while using magnification to clarify smaller resized items.

    49 Dock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  14. True Launch Bar icon

    True Launch Bar

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    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.

    42 True Launch Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Lomiri icon

    Lomiri

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    Lomiri is the open source mobile and desktop environment that adapts to you computing needs. Supported on all kinds devices.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu Touch
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