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Zebar vs Quickshell: catalog facts
Zebar	Quickshell
Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Builds bars, widgets and popups from one tool	Builds bars, widgets, lockscreens and whole shells Uses QtQuick, so layouts and animation are flexible
Custom widgets require some coding or borrowed configs Less turnkey than a stock taskbar replacement	Requires writing QML or adopting someone else's config A toolkit rather than a ready-made bar
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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