Doca
Comparison · checked Nov 8, 2026
Doca vs Windhawk
Windhawk is a toolbox: each mod tweaks one piece of Windows. Doca is a single product, with support, that doesn't touch system processes.
Quick answer
Pick Windhawk if you want specific tweaks to the native taskbar (ungrouping, vertical taskbar) and enjoy trying mods. Pick Doca if you want a complete dock that works without mods, with a magnifier, widgets and environments, and someone who answers when something goes wrong.
Side by side
| Doca | Windhawk | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | dock with environments and widgets | mod platform for Windows (taskbar, Start and more) |
| 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) | Yes |
| Latest version | 1.0.26 (Nov 3, 2026) | 1.7.3 (2.0 em alpha) (Dec 8, 2025) |
| Magnification (Mac-style) | Yes | No |
| Widgets on the bar | Yes, 40+ | Not confirmed |
| Multiple docks or profiles | Yes (environments) | Not confirmed |
| Replaces the taskbar | Optional | No |
| On the side of the screen | Yes (left or right) | Via a mod (vertical taskbar) |
| Multiple monitors | Yes, one dock per monitor | Not confirmed |
| In Portuguese | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes (GPL-3.0) |
Where Windhawk is better
- One app with many mods: vertical taskbar, ungrouping, taskbar height, icon size and more.
- Free and open source (GPL-3.0), with ARM64.
- Interface available in Brazilian Portuguese.
Windhawk's limitations
- It works by injecting code into Windows processes, which can break with updates.
- The latest stable release is from December 2025; 2.0 is still alpha.
- Each mod has a different author, with varying quality.
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 Windhawk alternatives and Best docks for Windows in 2026.
Sources
- github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk: plataforma de mods; GPL-3.0; injeção e hooking global
- api.github.com/repos/ramensoftware/windhawk/releases/latest: v1.7.3 publicada em 08/12/2025
- github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/releases: pré-release 2.0 alpha 8
- ramensoftware.com/downloads/windhawk_setup.exe: pt-BR desde a v1.4; ARM64 desde a v1.6
- windhawk.net/mods/taskbar-grouping: mod 'Disable grouping on the taskbar' (visto pela busca) (secondary source)
- 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 Windhawk free?
Free and open source.
Does Windhawk work on Windows 11?
Yes. The latest version we found is 1.7.3 (2.0 em alpha), from Dec 8, 2025.
Can I use Doca together with Windhawk?
Usually yes: Doca is a separate app and doesn't modify system files. We haven't tested every combination with Windhawk; 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.