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xmobar vs Waybar: catalog facts
xmobar	Waybar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight text-based status bar Plugin system for system information	Provides workspace and system-status modules Supports custom styling and scripts
X11 only Text-oriented, with little graphical styling	Targets supported Wayland compositors rather than X11 desktops.
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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