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ActiveDock 2 vs DockView: catalog facts
ActiveDock 2	DockView
Paid Paid app, bought from the developer's site.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Window previews with window management Replaces both Dock and Launchpad	Live thumbnails for every open window of an app Previews minimized windows in the Dock
Requires macOS 14.6 or later Paid and closed source	macOS 14 or later only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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