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Polybar vs Zebar: catalog facts
Polybar	Zebar
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Displays workspace and system information Supports modules and custom scripts	Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Builds bars, widgets and popups from one tool
Requires configuration and an appropriate window-manager setup.	Custom widgets require some coding or borrowed configs Less turnkey than a stock taskbar replacement
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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