Does FileZilla work on Linux?
by Tim Kosse
- Free-software license
- 782.7K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 3.71.1
- Developer tools
Yes. Tim Kosse publishes an official Linux version of FileZilla. It’s on Flathub (782.7K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install FileZilla
sudo apt install filezillasudo apt install filezillasudo dnf install filezillasudo pacman -S filezillasudo zypper install filezillaflatpak install flathub org.filezillaproject.Filezillaor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.filezillaproject.Filezilla
How to install FileZilla on Linux
Tim Kosse provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install filezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.69.6 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install filezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.68.1 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install filezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.69.5 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S filezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.71.1 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install filezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.71.1 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.filezillaproject.FilezillaInstalls FileZilla 3.71.1 from Flathub, a listing not verified by the developer. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of FileZilla will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 3.69.6 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 3.68.1 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 3.69.5 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 3.71.1 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 3.71.1 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Aug 27, 2026 | 3.71.1 | Newest |
Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Nov 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 “FileZilla” (org.filezillaproject.Filezilla), described as “Fast and reliable FTP client”. The listing is not verified, so Tim Kosse has not confirmed it as its own package; Flathub shows “Tim Kosse” as the developer name. It has been installed 782,676 times, number 51 of the 94 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 FileZilla?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Flatpak is the alternative if you want the same package everywhere.
- Tim Kosse’s own download. Tim Kosse 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: Ubuntu has 3.69.6, Debian has 3.68.1 and Fedora has 3.69.5, while Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 3.71.1.
FileZilla as an alternative to WinSCP
We list FileZilla as a Linux alternative for this app. Each page explains whether the original runs on Linux at all.
- WinSCPNo Linux version
Sources
FileZilla on Linux: common questions
Does FileZilla work on Linux?
Yes. Tim Kosse publishes an official Linux version of FileZilla. It’s on Flathub (782.7K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install FileZilla on Ubuntu?
FileZilla is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install filezilla” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of FileZilla official?
Flathub does not mark it as verified, so Tim Kosse has not confirmed it as its own package (the developer name shown is “Tim Kosse”). Your distro’s own package is the alternative.
Is FileZilla free software?
Flathub flags FileZilla as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is FileZilla on Flathub?
Flathub counts 782,676 installs in total, which ranks number 51 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package FileZilla?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (3.69.6), Debian 13 (3.68.1), Fedora 44 (3.69.5), Arch Linux (3.71.1) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (3.71.1).