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DockView vs ActiveDock 2: catalog facts
DockView	ActiveDock 2
Paid Paid app with a free trial.	Paid Paid app, bought from the developer's site.
macOS	macOS
Live thumbnails for every open window of an app Previews minimized windows in the Dock	Window previews with window management Replaces both Dock and Launchpad
macOS 14 or later only Paid after the trial	Requires macOS 14.6 or later Paid and closed source
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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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