Doca
Comparison · checked Nov 8, 2026
Doca vs ExplorerPatcher
ExplorerPatcher modifies Explorer itself to bring back the Windows 10 taskbar. Doca doesn't modify the system: it's a separate app, and when it closes everything goes back to how it was.
Quick answer
Pick ExplorerPatcher if you want the Windows 10 taskbar back, for free, and are fine with a tweak that modifies Explorer. Pick Doca if you'd rather not modify the system and want a modern dock with a magnifier, widgets and environments.
Side by side
| Doca | ExplorerPatcher | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | dock with environments and widgets | shell mod that brings the Windows 10 taskbar back to 11 |
| Price | US$ 9 one-time (7-day free trial, no card) | Free and open source |
| Windows 11 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows 10 | Yes (2004 or newer) | Not confirmed |
| Latest version | 1.0.26 (Nov 3, 2026) | 26100.9711.71.1 (Oct 29, 2026) |
| Magnification (Mac-style) | Yes | No |
| Widgets on the bar | Yes, 40+ | No |
| Multiple docks or profiles | Yes (environments) | Not confirmed |
| Replaces the taskbar | Optional | Swaps in the Windows 10 taskbar |
| On the side of the screen | Yes (left or right) | Not confirmed |
| Multiple monitors | Yes, one dock per monitor | Not confirmed |
| In Portuguese | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Open source | No | Yes (GPL-2.0) |
Where ExplorerPatcher is better
- Free and open source (GPL-2.0).
- Brings back the Windows 10 taskbar, Start and Alt+Tab on Windows 11.
- Has an ARM64 installer and built-in updates.
ExplorerPatcher's limitations
- Its README warns some features may not exist on certain Windows versions.
- The installer needs admin rights and restarts Explorer.
- It isn't a dock: no magnifier, no widgets.
Where Doca is better
- Environments: one dock for each moment, with its own apps, widgets, color and windows.
- 40+ live widgets inside the dock, and you can build your own with a script.
- The Mac magnifier, with adjustable strength and width.
- It can replace the taskbar and restores everything on exit, even after a crash.
- Made by one developer who answers support email himself.
Doca's limitations
- It's paid: US$ 9 once, after 7 free days.
- It isn't open source.
- It groups windows by app, like the Mac (no named button per window).
- It isn't a tiling window manager.
- Requires Windows 10 2004 or newer.
Looking for other options? See ExplorerPatcher alternatives and Best docks for Windows in 2026.
Sources
- github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher: GPL-2.0; barra, Iniciar e Alt+Tab do Windows 10; avisos de compatibilidade; instalador com elevação; ARM64
- api.github.com/repos/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/releases/latest: versão 26100.9711.71.1 publicada em 29/10/2026
- doca.racoelho.com.br/pt/: Doca: preço, teste de 7 dias, Windows 10 2004+ e 11, x64 e ARM64, ambientes, lente, mais de 40 widgets, substituir a barra
- doca.racoelho.com.br/pt/novidades: Doca: versão 1.0.26 de 03/11/2026; um dock em cada monitor; posição por monitor
We make Doca. The other apps' facts were checked against the sources below on Nov 8, 2026; spotted something outdated? Email contato@racoelho.com.br.
Frequently asked questions
Is ExplorerPatcher free?
Free and open source.
Does ExplorerPatcher work on Windows 11?
Yes. The latest version we found is 26100.9711.71.1, from Oct 29, 2026.
Can I use Doca together with ExplorerPatcher?
Usually yes: Doca is a separate app and doesn't modify system files. We haven't tested every combination with ExplorerPatcher; if something looks off, email contato@racoelho.com.br.
How much is Doca?
7 days free with everything unlocked. After that, US$ 9 once, no subscription.