SuperdockIs there a Mac Dock replacement with no subscription?
Short answer. Yes. Superdock has no subscription at all. It is free to download, needs no account, and the dock, hover previews, window switcher, multi-display support and edge actions are free with no time limit. The single paid feature, one Dock icon per Chrome profile, is a one-time $7.99 payment covering up to five Macs. AltTab and DockDoor are also free and open source.
Why this question comes up
A lot of Mac utilities moved to yearly subscriptions, so it is reasonable to check before installing. Dock utilities are one of the areas where you still have genuinely free options and one-time purchases.
How Superdock is priced
- Free, no time limit: the dock, window previews on hover, the Option-Tab window switcher, a dock on every display, edge actions, magnification and appearance settings.
- One-time $7.99: a separate Dock icon per Chrome profile, free for the first 14 days.
- Never: a subscription, an account, or an email requirement to download.
What a one-time licence covers
One licence covers up to five Macs. You can move a Mac off the licence yourself, in the app or on the web, if you replace a machine. The licence is a signed file verified on your own Mac, so it keeps working without a network connection.
Fully free alternatives
- AltTab is open source and does window switching only.
- DockDoor is open source and adds hover previews to Apple's Dock without replacing it.
Both are good if you want one specific behaviour rather than a Dock replacement. Neither separates Chrome profiles, because that requires drawing its own tiles rather than decorating Apple's.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any recurring charge?
No. There is no subscription in any form. The only payment is a single $7.99 for Chrome profile icons, and that is optional.
What happens after the 14 day trial?
Chrome profile tiles stop separating and fold back into one Chrome icon. Everything else in the app carries on working with no limits.
Can I use one licence on more than one Mac?
Yes, up to five. You can remove a Mac yourself if you replace a machine.
Does it need an internet connection?
Only to download it, and briefly when you first install a licence. The licence check itself runs offline on your Mac.
Download free Superdock is free to download. The dock, window previews, the switcher and multi-display support are all free. Chrome profile icons: 14 days free, then $7.99 once. macOS 14 or later.
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Independent macOS developer and the author of Superdock. I switched to a Mac from Windows, lost the per profile taskbar buttons I relied on, and built the dock I wanted instead. I write these guides from daily use of the apps in them, and I answer the support email myself.