ActiveDock
6.0#19 in window management software$19.99 one-timemacOS
VisitActiveDock vs Dexpot
What both publish
| Fact | ActiveDock | Dexpot |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | ActiveDock documentation covers folders, groups, themes, pinned apps, and troubleshooting. | Documentation includes a quick-start guide, FAQ index, troubleshooting support page, forum, command-line FAQ, and plugin installation guidance. |
| Intended users | The maker describes ActiveDock as useful for people working with many applications and windows who want faster switching and a more organized dock. | The maker identifies companies and employees, public institutions and nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users as groups that must purchase a license. |
| Multiple monitors | The maker’s FAQ says ActiveDock supports multiple monitors. | All Dexpot components support multiple monitors, and monitors can be excluded from desktop switching. |
ActiveDock plans
- ActiveDock 2 Single License$19.99, paid once
- ActiveDock 2 Pro Lifetime$59.99, paid once
Dexpot plans
- Free private-use licenseFree
- Private useFree
- Single license€24.90, paid once
- Package 5€119, paid once
- Package 10€229, paid once
- Package 20€449, paid once
Pick ActiveDock if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Dexpot if…
Dexpot suits Windows users who want additional virtual workspaces and desktop-specific arrangements. The maker identifies companies, public institutions, nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users as groups that need a license.