Conky vs GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)
Conky
conky.cc
GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)
gadgetpack.netSide by side
| Figure | Conky | GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Desktop Widget Software | 7.8 (#9) | 7.6 (#14) |
| Purpose | Conky is a free, lightweight system monitor that displays information on a desktop or in other output formats. | GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) makes it possible to use Gadgets on Windows 11 and Windows 10. |
| Support | The project links to its wiki and Matrix chat and welcomes contributions from anyone. | The developer says the project is developed and supported in spare time and that replies to feedback can take quite some time. |
Plans
In their own words
GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)
GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) brings desktop gadgets to 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11. It installs a modified version of the Gadget Platform from Windows 7, and lets users add .gadget files. The package includes gadgets such as a sidebar, agenda, clocks, calendar, currency display, CPU meter, drive information and network monitor. Other listed categories include weather, reminders, sticky notes, calculator, volume control, unit conversion and radio. Win+Shift+G displays and switches between gadgets; GadgetPack Tools can optionally assign that function to Win+G. The software is free. Installation requires administrative rights, and both the installer and website are English-only, although many gadgets have other localizations. The site warns that gadgets may contain viruses or trojans, and opening one carries the risk of running an executable file. The developer says the project is maintained in spare time, so replies to feedback can take time.