BMPanel Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to BMPanel for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Docking, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to BMPanel and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to BMPanel are Cairo-Dock, Eww, Docky and wayle.

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  1. Docking icon
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    A lightweight, feature-rich dock for Linux written in Python with GTK 3 and Cairo. Inspired by Plank and Cairo-Dock, with an extensible applet system for custom widgets.

    50 Docking alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  2. Cairo-Dock icon
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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    50 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  3. Eww icon
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    Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.

    64 Eww alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
     
  4. Docky icon
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    Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. wayle icon
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    A Wayland desktop shell with the bar, notifications, OSD, wallpaper, and device controls built in. Written in Rust with GTK4 and Relm4.

    19 wayle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Fedora
    • GTK
    • Wayland
     
  6. Quickshell icon
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    Quickshell is a toolkit for building status bars, widgets, lockscreens, and other desktop components using QtQuick. It can be used alongside your wayland compositor or window manager to build a complete desktop environment.

    25 Quickshell alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  7. Ewwii icon
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    Ewwii is a flexible, resource-efficient, and scriptable widget system that integrates seamlessly with any programming language, letting developers build powerful interfaces quickly.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Nix Package Manager
    • GTK
    • Wayland
    • X11
     
  8. tint2 icon
     30 likes

    tint2 is a simple panel/taskbar unintrusive and light (memory / cpu / aestetic). We try to get virtual desktop and multi-monitor easier to use. We follow freedesktop specifications.

    32 tint2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Riftbar icon
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    Highly customizable GTK4 bar for Wayland written in Rust.?? 🎉.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Avant Window Navigator (AWN/Awn) is a dock-like navigation bar for the linux desktop that positions itself at the bottom of the screen. It can be used to keep track of open windows and behaves like a normal window list.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Lomiri icon
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    Lomiri is the open source mobile and desktop environment that adapts to you computing needs. Supported on all kinds devices.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu Touch
     
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