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SketchyBar vs Zebar: catalog facts
SketchyBar	Zebar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Every item is defined by your own scripts Configuration can be changed while the bar runs	Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Builds bars, widgets and popups from one tool
macOS only Needs shell scripting to get a useful 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: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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