Does KiCad work on Linux?
by The KiCad Developersverified on Flathub for kicad.org
- Free-software license
- 359.4K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 10.0.7
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Yes. KiCad developers publishes an official Linux version of KiCad. It’s on Flathub (359.4K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install KiCad
sudo apt install kicadsudo apt install kicadsudo dnf install kicadsudo pacman -S kicadsudo zypper install kicadflatpak install flathub org.kicad.KiCador, on any distro: flatpak install flathub org.kicad.KiCad
How to install KiCad on Linux
KiCad developers provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install kicadInstalls KiCad 9.0.8 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install kicadInstalls KiCad 9.0.2 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install kicadInstalls KiCad 10.0.6 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S kicadInstalls KiCad 10.0.7 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install kicadInstalls KiCad 10.0.6 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub org.kicad.KiCadInstalls KiCad 10.0.7 from Flathub, the verified listing from The KiCad Developers. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of KiCad will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 9.0.8 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 9.0.2 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 10.0.6 | Older |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 10.0.7 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 10.0.6 | Older |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Nov 11, 2011 | 10.0.7 | 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 “KiCad” (org.kicad.KiCad), described as “An EDA suite for schematic and circuit board design”. The listing is verified against kicad.org, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from The KiCad Developers (KiCad developers). It has been installed 359,356 times, number 49 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 KiCad?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Use the verified Flatpak if you want the vendor’s build on any distro.
- KiCad developers’s own download. KiCad developers publishes the Linux version itself on its website. The verified Flathub listing is also the vendor’s, and it updates through Flatpak.
- Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. 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 9.0.8, Debian has 9.0.2, Fedora has 10.0.6 and openSUSE Tumbleweed has 10.0.6, while Arch Linux has 10.0.7.
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KiCad on Linux: common questions
Does KiCad work on Linux?
Yes. KiCad developers publishes an official Linux version of KiCad. It’s on Flathub (359.4K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install KiCad on Ubuntu?
KiCad is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install kicad” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of KiCad official?
Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through kicad.org, meaning KiCad developers has confirmed the package.
Is KiCad free software?
Flathub flags KiCad as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is KiCad on Flathub?
Flathub counts 359,356 installs in total, which ranks number 49 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package KiCad?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (9.0.8), Debian 13 (9.0.2), Fedora 44 (10.0.6), Arch Linux (10.0.7) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (10.0.6).