Does REAPER work on Linux?
Reaper · by Cockos Incorporated
- Proprietary license
- 177.9K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 7.82
- Music production
Yes. Cockos publishes an official Linux version of REAPER. It’s on Flathub (177.9K installs).
Install REAPER
Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperNot packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.Reaperflatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperHow to install REAPER on Linux
Cockos provides an official Linux version on its website.
Ubuntu does not package REAPER in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperDebian does not package REAPER in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperFedora does not package REAPER in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperArch Linux does not package REAPER in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperopenSUSE Tumbleweed does not package REAPER in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:
flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.Reaperflatpak install flathub fm.reaper.ReaperInstalls REAPER 7.82 from Flathub, a listing not verified by the developer. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of REAPER will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | Not packaged | — |
| Debian | 13 | Not packaged | — |
| Fedora | 44 | Not packaged | — |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | Not packaged | — |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Oct 4, 2026 | 7.82 | 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 “Reaper” (fm.reaper.Reaper), described as “Digital Audio Workstation”. The listing is not verified, so Cockos has not confirmed it as its own package; Flathub shows “Cockos Incorporated” as the developer name. It has been installed 177,894 times, number 57 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub does not flag its license as free software, so it may be proprietary.
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 REAPER?
Use Flatpak: Flathub is the only install method in our data besides the vendor’s download.
- Cockos’s own download. Cockos publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- Flatpak from Flathub. It is not a verified listing, so check that you trust its maintainer. No distro repository we track carries this app, so it is the route that works on any distro.
Sources
REAPER on Linux: common questions
Does REAPER work on Linux?
Yes. Cockos publishes an official Linux version of REAPER. It’s on Flathub (177.9K installs).
How do I install REAPER on Ubuntu?
Install it from Flathub with “flatpak install flathub fm.reaper.Reaper” after setting up Flatpak, or download it from Cockos’s website.
Is the Flathub version of REAPER official?
Flathub does not mark it as verified, so Cockos has not confirmed it as its own package (the developer name shown is “Cockos Incorporated”).
Is REAPER free software?
Flathub does not flag REAPER as free software, so its license may be proprietary or otherwise restricted. Our data does not include its price.
How popular is REAPER on Flathub?
Flathub counts 177,894 installs in total, which ranks number 57 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.