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Cairo-Dock vs nwg-panel: catalog facts
Cairo-Dock	nwg-panel
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Multiple docks with taskbar and launchers Applets that can be detached to the desktop	Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts
Linux only Plugins and applets are split across separate repositories	Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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