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nwg-panel vs Polybar: catalog facts
nwg-panel	Polybar
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
Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts	Displays workspace and system information Supports modules and custom scripts
Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.	Requires configuration and an appropriate window-manager setup.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
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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