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xmobar vs Vitals: catalog facts
xmobar	Vitals
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to install; the source is published on GitHub.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight text-based status bar Plugin system for system information	Sensor readings sit directly in the GNOME top bar Covers temperature, voltage, fan speed, memory and CPU load
X11 only Text-oriented, with little graphical styling	Works only with GNOME Shell Readings depend on the sensors your hardware exposes
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	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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