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Conky vs Desktop Info: catalog facts
Conky	Desktop Info
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free download from the developer's site.
Linux	Windows
Shows resource and system statistics Supports custom layouts and script output	Runs on the desktop, in a window, as a screen saver or as a service Custom WMI, performance counter and PowerShell queries
Useful configurations often require editing text files.	Windows only The many configuration options take time to learn
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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