ActiveDock vs Dexpot
ActiveDock
noteifyapp.com
Dexpot
dexpot.deSide by side
| Figure | ActiveDock | Dexpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 11 |
| Spec score · Window Management Software | 7.9 (#16) | 9.0 (#2) |
| 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. |
| Support | The maker invites questions, feedback, and support requests by email. | Support requests are directed to the forum or email and should include the Dexpot build, Windows version, running applications, screenshots or video, and log file. |
Plans
ActiveDock
- ActiveDock 2 Single License$19.99, paid once
- ActiveDock 2 Pro Lifetime$59.99, paid once
Dexpot
- 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
- Package 50€1,099, paid once
- Package 100€2,149, paid once
- Package 200€4,149, paid once
- Multi licensePriced on request
In their own words
ActiveDock
ActiveDock has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Dexpot
Dexpot adds switchable virtual workspaces to Windows, so you can organize windows, files, and shortcuts across separate desktops. Switch desktops with a keyboard or mouse. A full-screen preview gives a live view of desktops and lets you drag windows between them; the window catalog tiles the windows on one desktop and opens the preview when you drag a window. Desktops can have their own files, shortcuts, wallpaper, and background color, including different backgrounds on each monitor. Rules can act on new windows that meet a condition, for example by keeping them on top, minimizing them to the system tray, or changing their transparency. Included plugins add hot corners, mouse-wheel switching, a taskbar overview, grid navigation, 3D transitions, wallpaper clocks, and desktop slideshows. Dexpot has a programming interface for plugins and third-party programs, and a Plugin SDK 1.5. The maker says its components work with multiple monitors, which can be excluded from desktop switching. Private use is free; the pricing note lists paid plans from €24.90 and a 30-day trial. The listed download is version 1.6.14 Build 2439 for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1, including x64 and server versions.