Does Scribus work on Linux?
by Scribus developers
- Free-software license
- 267.2K installs on Flathub
- Latest version 1.6.6
- Design, photo & video
Yes. Scribus team publishes an official Linux version of Scribus. It’s on Flathub (267.2K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
Install Scribus
sudo apt install scribussudo apt install scribussudo dnf install scribussudo pacman -S scribussudo zypper install scribusflatpak install flathub net.scribus.Scribusor, on any distro: flatpak install flathub net.scribus.Scribus
How to install Scribus on Linux
Scribus team provides an official Linux version on its website.
sudo apt install scribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.5 from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo apt install scribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.3 from Debian 13’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo dnf install scribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.6 from Fedora 44’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo pacman -S scribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.6 from Arch Linux’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
sudo zypper install scribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.6 from openSUSE Tumbleweed’s own repositories, so normal system updates keep it current.
flatpak install flathub net.scribus.ScribusInstalls Scribus 1.6.5 from Flathub, a listing not verified by the developer. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.
Which version of Scribus will you get?
| Distribution | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | 26.04 LTS | 1.6.5 | Older |
| Debian | 13 | 1.6.3 | Older |
| Fedora | 44 | 1.6.6 | Newest |
| Arch Linux | Rolling | 1.6.6 | Newest |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Rolling | 1.6.6 | Newest |
| Flathub (any distro) | Released Dec 15, 2025 | 1.6.5 | Older |
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 “Scribus” (net.scribus.Scribus), described as “Open Source Page Layout and Desktop Publishing (DTP)”. The listing is not verified, so Scribus team has not confirmed it as its own package; Flathub shows “Scribus developers” as the developer name. It has been installed 267,231 times, number 53 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 Scribus?
Every distro we track packages it, so install from your package manager. Flatpak is the alternative if you want the same package everywhere.
- Scribus team’s own download. Scribus team 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 1.6.5 and Debian has 1.6.3, while Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed have 1.6.6.
Scribus as an alternative to Adobe InDesign
We list Scribus as a Linux alternative for this app. Each page explains whether the original runs on Linux at all.
- Adobe InDesignNo Linux version
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Scribus on Linux: common questions
Does Scribus work on Linux?
Yes. Scribus team publishes an official Linux version of Scribus. It’s on Flathub (267.2K installs) and in the Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux and openSUSE Tumbleweed repositories.
How do I install Scribus on Ubuntu?
Scribus is in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s repositories: run “sudo apt install scribus” in a terminal, or search for it in the App Center. The Flathub version is another option.
Is the Flathub version of Scribus official?
Flathub does not mark it as verified, so Scribus team has not confirmed it as its own package (the developer name shown is “Scribus developers”). Your distro’s own package is the alternative.
Is Scribus free software?
Flathub flags Scribus as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.
How popular is Scribus on Flathub?
Flathub counts 267,231 installs in total, which ranks number 53 of the 61 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.
Which Linux distros package Scribus?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (1.6.5), Debian 13 (1.6.3), Fedora 44 (1.6.6), Arch Linux (1.6.6) and openSUSE Tumbleweed (1.6.6).