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