Side by side
Übersicht vs Conky
Both stand on desktop widget software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Übersicht offers flexible desktop widgets and options for developing them, with support for community additions and automation. Because widgets can execute arbitrary code, inspect their source before use.
Visit Übersicht Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Conky offers a configurable way to keep system information visible, with multiple display formats and script support. Its setup and runtime caveats matter, especially for Lua builds, Wayland use, and Docker.
Visit ConkyThe facts
| Übersicht | Conky | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tracesof.net | conky.cc |
| On desktop widget software | #1 of 29 | #5 of 29 |
Übersicht: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
- Widgets can show tables, charts, and graphs.
- Supports community widgets through a gallery.
- Commands have configurable refresh intervals.
- AppleScript scripting is supported.
What to know first
- Download page specifies macOS 12 or later.
- Widgets can run arbitrary code on the machine.
- Malicious widget code cannot be ruled out.
Conky: what it does well
- Free software with no free-trial requirement.
- Shows CPU, memory, disk, process, and network statistics.
- Supports text, progress bars, and graph widgets.
- Includes IMAP and POP3 mail support.
- Can output to console, file, or HTTP.
What to know first
- Wayland use comes with caveats.
- Lua features require Lua-enabled builds.
- AppImage may need extra runtime libraries.
- Container values may reflect the container, not host.
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