Best Alternatives to the Dock for Power Users

Let’s be honest: the Dock is a visual crutch. And it takes up precious screen space.

Here’s what’s better:

Spotlight

• Built-in search launcher
• Still needs typing + Enter

Raycast / Alfred

• More flexible than Dock
• Can feel bloated for simple switching

Assignee

• Zero typing
• No Enter key
• One shortcut per app/window

Final Thought

The Dock belongs to 2005. If you value speed, muscle memory, and real focus—Assignee is the future.