Flathub
Central repository for Flatpak applications — the primary distribution hub for sandboxed Linux desktop apps.
Our Verdict
Where you publish Linux desktop apps in 2026 if you want real distribution and sandboxing.
Pros
- De facto app store for modern Linux desktops
- Sandboxed apps improve security meaningfully
- Cross-distro reach with one package
- Strong branding and visibility for publishers
Cons
- Manifest review can be slow and finicky
- Sandbox breaks some apps without Portals work
- Runtime versions pinned, adds migration work
- Paid apps story still incomplete
Best for: Desktop app developers targeting modern Linux users across distros.
Not for: CLI tools, daemons, or apps that fight against sandboxing.
When to Use Flathub
Good fit if you need
- Publish sandboxed Linux desktop apps to 1M+ users
- Automated Flatpak build and distribution pipeline
- Discover and install apps across all major distros
- Automated update delivery for published applications
Lock-in Assessment
Low 5/5
Lock-in Score 5/5
Pricing
Price wrong?Flathub Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
C
Health Score
1.4k 3.2k
Bus Factor
2
Last Commit
1 months
Release Freq
N/A
Open Issues
127
Issue Response
0d
License
LGPL-2.1
Last checked: 2026-04-21
Community Discussion
Comments powered by Giscus (GitHub Discussions). You need a GitHub account to comment.