Does calibre work on Linux?
by Kovid Goyal
- Free-software license
- 867.9K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 9.14.0
- Office & productivity
Yes. Kovid Goyal publishes an official Linux version of calibre. It’s on Flathub (867.9K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install calibre
sudo apt install calibresudo apt install calibresudo dnf install calibresudo pacman -S calibresudo zypper install calibreflatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibreor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibre
How to install calibre on Linux
Kovid Goyal provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install calibreInstalls calibre 9.2.1+~0.10.5 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install calibreInstalls calibre 8.5.0 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install calibreInstalls calibre 9.13.0 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S calibreInstalls calibre 9.14.0 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install calibreInstalls calibre 9.14.0 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub com.calibre_ebook.calibreInstalls calibre 9.14.0 from Flathub, a listing not verified by the developer. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of calibre will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 9.2.1+~0.10.5 | — |
| Debian | 13 | 8.5.0 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 9.13.0 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 9.14.0 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 9.14.0 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Aug 28, 2026 | 9.14.0 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Oct 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.
Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub
Flathub lists it as “calibre” (com.calibre_ebook.calibre), described as “The one stop solution to all your e-book needs”. The listing is not verified, so Kovid Goyal has not confirmed it as its own package; Flathub shows “Kovid Goyal” as the developer name. It has been installed 867,919 times, number 38 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.
Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.
Which install method should you use for calibre?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Flatpak is the alternative if you want the same package everywhere.
- Kovid Goyal’s own download. Kovid Goyal publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Flatpak from Flathub. It is not a verified listing, so check that you trust its maintainer. It works the same on every distro, so it is the way to get one package everywhere.
- Your distro’s repositories. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed carry it in their own repositories, so a normal system update keeps it current. Versions differ: Debian has 8.5.0 and Fedora has 9.13.0, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 9.14.0.
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calibre on Linux: common questions
Does calibre work on Linux?
Yes. Kovid Goyal publishes an official Linux version of calibre. It’s on Flathub (867.9K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install calibre on Ubuntu?
calibre is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install calibre” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of calibre official?
Flathub does not mark it as verified, so Kovid Goyal has not confirmed it as its own package (the developer name shown is “Kovid Goyal”). Your distro’s own package is the alternative.
Is calibre free software?
Flathub flags calibre as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is calibre on Flathub?
Flathub counts 867,919 installs in total, which ranks number 38 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package calibre?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (9.2.1+~0.10.5), Debian 13 (8.5.0), Fedora 44 (9.13.0), Arch Linux (9.14.0) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (9.14.0).