GNOME Panel is a highly configurable launcher and taskbar for GNOME. It formed a core part of the GNOME desktop in versions 1.x and 2.x. It has been replaced in GNOME 3.x by default with GNOME Shell, which only works with the Mutter window manager. Developed by GNOME
License: Open Source
Tint2 is a lightweight and highly customizable panel ideal for users wanting minimalism and simplicity, while GnomePanel offers a richer feature set with seamless integration into the GNOME desktop, making it more user-friendly but potentially heavier on system resources.