Conky
5.7#20 in system information softwareLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitConky vs Fastfetch
What both publish
| Fact | Conky | Fastfetch |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | The compiling guide lists X11, Cairo, Lua, Imlib2, librsvg, ncurses, and libxml2 as examples of native libraries needed from the system package manager. | Current source builds require CMake with GCC 13 or newer or Clang 16 or newer; MSVC is unsupported. |
| Configuration | The default configuration file is located at ~/.config/conky/conky.conf or ${sysconfdir}/conky/conky.conf. | Configuration uses JSONC files and an official JSON schema that supports editor completion and validation. |
| License | The project states that Conky is licensed under GPLv3. | The project is distributed under the MIT License. |
| Operating systems | The project lists Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, DragonFlyBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, Haiku, and macOS as supported systems. | The maker lists native support for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Android through Termux. |
| Purpose | Conky is a system monitor for X that displays information on the desktop or in its own window. | Fastfetch displays operating system, hardware, and software information in a terminal alongside customizable logos. |
| Support | The project links to its wiki and Matrix chat and welcomes contributions from anyone. | The maker points visitors to documentation and the fastfetch-cli GitHub organization; the page does not state a dedicated support service. |
Conky plans
No prices published.
Fastfetch plans
- FastfetchFree
- FreeFree
Pick Conky if…
Conky suits people who want configurable system information on a desktop and are comfortable adjusting settings or using scripts. Its output and integrations may also suit users who want to display mail or music-player information.
Pick Fastfetch if…
Fastfetch suits command-line users who want system details and customizable terminal displays. It may also help with hardware auditing, diagnostics, or terminal screenshots.