Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to NexDock 2
Turn your Smartphone into a Laptop
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NexDock 2 launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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NexDock▲6Transform smartphones, mini PCs, tablets + into a laptop
2016 · nexdock.com · its alternatives →
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NuDock▲99A dock that turns your smartphone into a computer
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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HomeDock OS▲139An intuitive, versatile, and powerful home server operating system for self-hosting. Featuring a curated app store and seamless multi-platform support, it’s designed to empower your personal cloud on Raspberry Pi, x86 systems, or your preferred setup. - BansheeTech/HomeDockOS
2025 · homedock.cloud · its alternatives →
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Glide 2.0▲557Create gorgeous, powerful apps for mobile & web without code
2021 · glideapps.com · its alternatives →
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The Superbook▲145The Ultimate Laptop Dock for Android Devices
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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StackerX▲257No-Code internal tools powered by Airtable, GSheets + more
2021 · stacker.ai · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I recently switched from a Fedora/GNOME laptop to a MacBook Air. My old setup served me well as a portable workstation, but I’ve started traveling more while working remotely and needed something with similar performance but better battery life. The main thing I missed was a simple taskbar that shows the windows in the current workspace instead of a Dock that mixes everything together. I built boringBar so I would not have to use the Dock. It shows only the windows in the current Space, lets you switch Spaces by scrolling on the bar, and adds a desktop switcher so you can jump…
Apr 2026 · boringbar.app · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I’m Rajiv, a software engineer turned Math teacher living in the mountains, where I like to slow down life while still building useful software. I recently built DroidDock, a lightweight and modern macOS desktop app that lets you browse and manage files on your Android device via ADB. After 12 years in software development, I wanted a free, clean, and efficient tool because existing solutions were either paid, clunky, or bloated. Features include multiple view modes, thumbnail previews for images/videos, intuitive file search, file upload/download, and keyboard shortcuts.…
Nov 2025 · rajivm1991.github.io · its alternatives →
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ProDocktive▲74The ultimate desktop experience, powered by your iPhone.
Apr 2026 · prodocktive.com · its alternatives →
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MagicDock▲112A Surface like docking station for the iPad Pro
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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CoolDock▲88CoolDock is an award-winning second Dock for macOS. It sits beside your original Dock, so nothing about your current setup changes. It gives you a live strip of widgets, apps, folders, and quick actions built for how you actually work. CoolDock brings music, todos, calendar event
4d ago · cooldock.app · its alternatives →
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AppMachine▲97Build your own mobile app, no technical knowledge needed.
2015 · appmachine.com · its alternatives →
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