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nwg-dock vs nwg-panel: catalog facts
nwg-dock	nwg-panel
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Pinned buttons, task buttons and workspace switcher in one dock Styled with CSS and set up with command line arguments	Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts
Works only with sway; Hyprland needs a separate program No graphical settings dialog	Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	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 October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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