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Dash to Dock vs Dash to Panel: catalog facts
Dash to Dock	Dash to Panel
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Moves application shortcuts out of the overview Provides dock positioning and behavior settings	Shows running and favorite applications together Provides a familiar taskbar-style layout
Requires a compatible GNOME Shell version.	Requires a compatible GNOME Shell version.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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