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nwg-panel vs AGS: catalog facts
nwg-panel	AGS
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts	Enables fully custom desktop shells rather than fixed widget templates Open source and actively used in the Wayland ricing community
Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.	Requires scripting and configuration, not a point-and-click tool Linux-only and aimed at technical users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
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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