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ActiveDock 2 vs Taskbar: catalog facts
ActiveDock 2	Taskbar
Paid Paid app, bought from the developer's site.	Free Free until 19 December 2026; the site does not say what happens after that date.
macOS	macOS
Window previews with window management Replaces both Dock and Launchpad	One button per window instead of per app Window previews on hover
Requires macOS 14.6 or later Paid and closed source	Free period is stated to end on 19 December 2026 macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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