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uBar vs DockView: catalog facts
uBar	DockView
Best for: Mac users who prefer a Windows-style taskbar over the Dock	Best for: Mac users who switch between many windows of the same app
Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
macOS	macOS
Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all All 4 strengths for uBar Taskbar or dock mode, switchable to suit how you work Separate bar per monitor, or mirrored across all Live window previews and per-window entries Recently updated with support for current macOS	Live thumbnails for every open window of an app Previews minimized windows in the Dock All 4 strengths for DockView Live thumbnails for every open window of an app Previews minimized windows in the Dock Works with Stage Manager, multiple displays and Spaces Small native app with no telemetry
Paid after the trial macOS only	macOS 14 or later only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for uBar ubarapp.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for DockView noteifyapp.com/dockview Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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