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Quickshell vs nwg-panel: catalog facts
Quickshell	nwg-panel
Free Free to use.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Builds bars, widgets, lockscreens and whole shells Uses QtQuick, so layouts and animation are flexible	Combines launchers, workspace controls and status modules Supports configurable panel layouts
Requires writing QML or adopting someone else's config A toolkit rather than a ready-made bar	Designed for particular Wayland compositors rather than every Linux desktop.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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