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uBar vs ExtraDock: catalog facts
uBar	ExtraDock
Best for: Mac users who prefer a Windows-style taskbar over the Dock	Best for: Mac users who want more launch areas than one Dock provides
Paid Paid app with a 14-day free trial.	Paid Paid app; see the pricing section on the website.
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	Any number of extra docks Docks can be placed on any screen All 4 strengths for ExtraDock Any number of extra docks Docks can be placed on any screen Per-dock colors and sizes Works alongside the native Dock
Paid after the trial macOS only	Version 5 requires macOS 26 or later macOS only All 3 limitations for ExtraDock Version 5 requires macOS 26 or later macOS only Paid
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 ExtraDock extradock.app Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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