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ObjectDock

Paid#1 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software

ObjectDock: A feature-rich Windows dock replacement with strong customization and multi-monitor support. Ranked #1 of 34 in Taskbar Customization Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for established dock and taskbar replacement features.

9.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.2 / 10
Pricing
30-day trial
Best for
Established dock and taskbar replacement features
Platform
Windows
Founded
1991 · Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Multiple animated and tabbed docks with detailed visual controls
- Supports task grouping, autohide, and Windows taskbar replacement
- Multi-monitor support with adjustable dock and icon sizing
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support limits broader desktop use
- More focused on docks than full taskbar customization
- Paid product after a 30-day trial

Our verdict on ObjectDock

ObjectDock is a Windows desktop customization utility from Stardock Corporation that provides animated docks for launching applications, files, folders, and shortcuts. It is aimed at Windows users who want an alternative to the standard desktop and taskbar experience, including productivity, gaming, accessibility, and multi-monitor setups. The product supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 and is available as a standalone paid product with a 30-day trial.

Its main strength is the depth of dock customization. Users can create multiple docks, organize them into tabbed docks, adjust dock and icon sizes, and control transparency, colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Visual effects include mouse-over zoom, while autohide and always-on-top behavior provide control over how docks occupy the desktop. Task grouping, shortcut launching, and taskbar replacement capability make ObjectDock more than a visual launcher, particularly for users who want a configured workspace across more than one monitor.

ObjectDock is a good fit for established dock and taskbar replacement features on Windows, especially when visual control, grouping, and multiple docks matter. Its scope is narrower for buyers seeking a cross-platform tool or a product centered primarily on taskbar controls rather than dock customization. The 30-day trial gives prospective users time to assess the available behavior and layout options before committing to the paid product. Choose it for a customizable Windows dock environment; consider an alternative if platform breadth or a taskbar-first design is the priority.

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ObjectDock pricing

Plans 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ObjectDock fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Platform	Windows
Taskbar positioning	Not verified
Transparency controls	Yes
App grouping controls	Yes
Multi-monitor support	Yes
Taskbar sizing	Yes
Portable version	Not verified
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	30-day trial (source)
Website	stardock.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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