You have two lots of layer docks ??? - no matter you can always reset back to defaults sometime.
From your screenshot, it looks like you are almost there. The text as a path can be moved with the move tool. There is an option for moving a path. That right side icon in the move tool options. Once in position you can fill it with a colour.
Is Inkscape easier ? Only when you know how Inkscape works. As a logo the whole thing is better as a vector image. I have attached a couple of SVG files for you to play with.
From your screenshot, it looks like you are almost there. The text as a path can be moved with the move tool. There is an option for moving a path. That right side icon in the move tool options. Once in position you can fill it with a colour.
Is Inkscape easier ? Only when you know how Inkscape works. As a logo the whole thing is better as a vector image. I have attached a couple of SVG files for you to play with.