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nwg-panel vs Quickshell: catalog facts
nwg-panel	Quickshell
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free to use.
Linux	Linux
Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts	Builds bars, widgets, lockscreens and whole shells Uses QtQuick, so layouts and animation are flexible
Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.	Requires writing QML or adopting someone else's config A toolkit rather than a ready-made bar
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
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 September 24, 2026

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