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