Will my apps work on Linux?
Pick the apps and games you use and get a straight answer for each one: whether there’s an official Linux version, a web app, a working Proton setup, or a good alternative. Every verdict links to its source.
Example answer
- Adobe PhotoshopNo Linux version
No. Adobe does not make Photoshop for Linux; GIMP, PhotoSuite and PhotoCraft are the closest Linux alternatives.
105 of 162 entries work on Linux, 27 work with a catch and 30 don’t. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026. Game statistics are our summary of ProtonDB reports (ODbL).
Switching from Windows or Mac
35 popular programs have no Linux desktop version. Here is what works instead, and how well.
| Windows or Mac app | What to use on Linux |
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| Adobe PhotoshopNo Linux version |
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| Microsoft OfficeWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft TeamsWorks in the browser |
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| Adobe AcrobatNo Linux version |
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| Adobe IllustratorNo Linux version |
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| Adobe Premiere ProNo Linux version |
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| Adobe After EffectsNo Linux version |
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| Adobe LightroomNo Linux version |
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Show 27 more apps
| Windows or Mac app | What to use on Linux |
|---|---|
| Adobe InDesignNo Linux version |
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| CapCutNo Linux version |
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| FigmaWorks in the browser |
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| CanvaWorks in the browser | |
| AutoCADWorks in the browser | |
| Autodesk FusionNo Linux version |
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| Microsoft OneNoteWorks in the browser |
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| NotionWorks in the browser |
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| Visual StudioNo Linux version |
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| Ableton LiveNo Linux version |
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| AffinityOnly through Wine (community) | |
| Clip Studio PaintNo Linux version |
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| Epic Games StoreWorks with a community version |
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| EvernoteNo Linux version | |
| Final Cut ProNo Linux version |
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| FL StudioNo Linux version |
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| Google DriveWorks in the browser |
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| iTunes and Apple MusicWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft ExcelWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft OneDriveWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft OutlookWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft PowerPointWorks in the browser |
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| Microsoft WordWorks in the browser |
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| Notepad++No Linux version |
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| Paint.NETNo Linux version | |
| SolidWorksNo Linux version |
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| WhatsAppWorks in the browser |
Versions: bold is the newest in our data, faded is older. Pick your distro in the search bar to highlight its column and command.
Microsoft Office and productivity apps on Linux
All 18 office & productivity appsMicrosoft Office has no Linux version, but its web apps, compatible suites and note-taking apps cover most office work.
Runs natively2.9M installs on FlathubLatest: 9.4.0ONLYOFFICE versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsNot packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsflatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditorsAll install commands for ONLYOFFICE
- Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.onlyoffice.desktopeditors
- Any distro (Flatpak)
Runs natively2.8M installs on FlathubLatest: 26.8.1.1LibreOffice versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 26.2.6.3 25.2.3 26.2.6.3 26.8.1 26.8.1.1 sudo apt install libreofficesudo apt install libreofficesudo dnf install libreofficesudo pacman -S libreoffice-freshsudo zypper install libreofficeflatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOfficeAll install commands for LibreOffice
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install libreoffice - Debian
sudo apt install libreoffice - Fedora
sudo dnf install libreoffice - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S libreoffice-fresh - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install libreoffice - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice
- Ubuntu
Runs natively2.4M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.14.4Obsidian versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 1.14.4 – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub md.obsidian.ObsidianNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub md.obsidian.ObsidianNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub md.obsidian.Obsidiansudo pacman -S obsidianNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub md.obsidian.Obsidianflatpak install flathub md.obsidian.ObsidianAll install commands for Obsidian
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S obsidian - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub md.obsidian.Obsidian
- Arch Linux

ThunderbirdVerified on Flathub
by MZLA Technologies, part of the Mozilla Foundation
Thunderbird is a free and open source email, newsfeed, chat, and calendaring client
Runs natively1.6M installs on FlathubLatest: 157.0.1Thunderbird versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE Snap 140.17.0 157.0 157.0.1 153.4.0 sudo apt install thunderbirdsudo apt install thunderbirdsudo dnf install thunderbirdsudo pacman -S thunderbirdsudo zypper install MozillaThunderbirdflatpak install flathub org.mozilla.ThunderbirdAll install commands for Thunderbird
- Ubuntu (installs the Snap)
sudo apt install thunderbird - Debian
sudo apt install thunderbird - Fedora
sudo dnf install thunderbird - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S thunderbird - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install MozillaThunderbird - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.Thunderbird
- Ubuntu (installs the Snap)
Adobe and creative apps on Linux
All 39 design, photo & video appsAdobe Creative Cloud does not support Linux. DaVinci Resolve, Blender and strong open-source editors do, and some design tools run in the browser.
Runs natively3.9M installs on FlathubLatest: 32.2.2OBS Studio versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 32.1.0 30.2.3 32.1.1 32.2.2 32.2.1 sudo apt install obs-studiosudo apt install obs-studiosudo dnf install obs-studiosudo pacman -S obs-studiosudo zypper install obs-studioflatpak install flathub com.obsproject.StudioAll install commands for OBS Studio
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install obs-studio - Debian
sudo apt install obs-studio - Fedora
sudo dnf install obs-studio - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S obs-studio - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install obs-studio - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.obsproject.Studio
- Ubuntu
Runs natively3.9M installs on FlathubLatest: 3.2.6GIMP versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 3.2.2 3.0.4 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 sudo apt install gimpsudo apt install gimpsudo dnf install gimpsudo pacman -S gimpsudo zypper install gimpflatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMPAll install commands for GIMP
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install gimp - Debian
sudo apt install gimp - Fedora
sudo dnf install gimp - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S gimp - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install gimp - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP
- Ubuntu
Runs natively1.8M installs on FlathubLatest: 26.08.2Kdenlive versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 25.12.3 24.12.3 26.08.1 26.08.2 26.08.2 sudo apt install kdenlivesudo apt install kdenlivesudo dnf install kdenlivesudo pacman -S kdenlivesudo zypper install kdenliveflatpak install flathub org.kde.kdenliveAll install commands for Kdenlive
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install kdenlive - Debian
sudo apt install kdenlive - Fedora
sudo dnf install kdenlive - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S kdenlive - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install kdenlive - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdenlive
- Ubuntu
Runs natively1.8M installs on FlathubLatest: 6.0.4.1Krita versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 6.0.1~ufsg 5.2.9 6.0.4 6.0.4.1 5.3.4 sudo apt install kritasudo apt install kritasudo dnf install kritasudo pacman -S kritasudo zypper install kritaflatpak install flathub org.kde.kritaAll install commands for Krita
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install krita - Debian
sudo apt install krita - Fedora
sudo dnf install krita - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S krita - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install krita - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.kde.krita
- Ubuntu
Also checked:
BlenderYes
darktableYes- DaVinci ResolveYes
- DesignCraftYes
- EffectCraftYes
- FilmCraftYes
FreeCADYes
HandBrakeYes
InkscapeYes
KiCadYes
LibreCADYes- LightCraftYes
- PhotoCraftYes
- PhotoSuiteYes
PintaYes
ScribusYes
ShotcutYes- VectorCraftYes
- AutoCADIn the browser
- CanvaIn the browser
- FigmaIn the browser
- PhotopeaIn the browser
- AffinityWith effort
- Adobe After EffectsNo
- Adobe IllustratorNo
- Adobe InDesignNo
- Adobe LightroomNo
- Adobe PhotoshopNo
- Adobe Premiere ProNo
- Autodesk FusionNo
- CapCutNo
- Clip Studio PaintNo
- Final Cut ProNo
- Paint.NETNo
- SolidWorksNo
Music production software on Linux
All 7 music production appsThe big Windows and macOS DAWs mostly skip Linux, but Bitwig Studio is native and Ardour is a full open-source studio.
Runs natively1.3M installs on FlathubLatest: 3.7.9Audacity versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 3.7.7 3.7.3 3.7.9 3.7.9 3.7.9 sudo apt install audacitysudo apt install audacitysudo dnf install audacitysudo pacman -S audacitysudo zypper install audacityflatpak install flathub org.audacityteam.AudacityAll install commands for Audacity
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install audacity - Debian
sudo apt install audacity - Fedora
sudo dnf install audacity - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S audacity - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install audacity - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.audacityteam.Audacity
- Ubuntu
Runs natively276.7K installs on FlathubLatest: 9.8.0Ardour versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 9.0.0 8.12.0 9.8.0 9.8 9.8.0 sudo apt install ardoursudo apt install ardoursudo dnf install ardour9sudo pacman -S ardoursudo zypper install ardourflatpak install flathub org.ardour.ArdourAll install commands for Ardour
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install ardour - Debian
sudo apt install ardour - Fedora
sudo dnf install ardour9 - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S ardour - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install ardour - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.ardour.Ardour
- Ubuntu
Runs natively197.6K installs on FlathubLatest: 1.2.2LMMS versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 1.2.2 1.2.2 1.2.2 1.2.2 – not packaged sudo apt install lmmssudo apt install lmmssudo dnf install lmmssudo pacman -S lmmsNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub io.lmms.LMMSflatpak install flathub io.lmms.LMMSAll install commands for LMMS
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install lmms - Debian
sudo apt install lmms - Fedora
sudo dnf install lmms - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S lmms - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub io.lmms.LMMS
- Ubuntu
Runs natively192.6K installs on FlathubLatest: 6.1.3Bitwig Studio versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 6.1.3 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioyay -S bitwig-studioNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioflatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioAll install commands for Bitwig Studio
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S bitwig-studio - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudio
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
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Chat and video-call apps on Linux
All 10 chat & meetings appsMost chat and meeting apps either ship a Linux client or run in the browser.
Runs natively9.1M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.0.161Discord versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.DiscordNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.DiscordNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.DiscordNot packaged for Arch. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.DiscordNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discordflatpak install flathub com.discordapp.DiscordAll install commands for Discord
- Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord
- Any distro (Flatpak)
Runs natively5.7M installs on FlathubLatest: 7.3Telegram versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 7.2.9 7.2.5 Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopsudo pacman -S telegram-desktopsudo zypper install telegram-desktopflatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopAll install commands for Telegram
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S telegram-desktop - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install telegram-desktop - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktop
- Arch Linux
Runs natively2.6M installs on FlathubLatest: 7.2.1.5760Zoom versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 7.2.1 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub us.zoom.ZoomNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub us.zoom.ZoomNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub us.zoom.Zoomyay -S zoomNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub us.zoom.Zoomflatpak install flathub us.zoom.ZoomAll install commands for Zoom
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S zoom - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub us.zoom.Zoom
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively1.8M installs on FlathubLatest: 8.30.0Signal versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 8.30.0 – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.signal.SignalNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.signal.SignalNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signalsudo pacman -S signal-desktopNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signalflatpak install flathub org.signal.SignalAll install commands for Signal
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S signal-desktop - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signal
- Arch Linux
Music, video and streaming apps on Linux
All 8 music & video appsSpotify, VLC and Steam have native Linux versions; Apple’s media apps work only through the web.
Runs natively6.4M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.3.4.258Spotify versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 1.3.4.258 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.ClientNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.ClientNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Clientyay -S spotifyNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Clientflatpak install flathub com.spotify.ClientAll install commands for Spotify
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S spotify - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Client
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively6.1M installs on FlathubLatest: 3.0.24VLC media player versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 3.0.23 3.0.24 3.0.24 3.0.24 3.0.24 sudo apt install vlcsudo apt install vlcsudo dnf install vlcsudo pacman -S vlcsudo zypper install vlcflatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLCAll install commands for VLC media player
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install vlc - Debian
sudo apt install vlc - Fedora
sudo dnf install vlc - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S vlc - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install vlc - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC
- Ubuntu
Runs natively5.6M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.0.0.87Steam versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 1.0.0.87 1.0.0.87 Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.SteamNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.SteamNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steamsudo pacman -S steamsudo zypper install steamflatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.SteamAll install commands for Steam
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S steam - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install steam - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.Steam
- Arch Linux
Runs natively1.1M installs on FlathubLatest: 21.3Kodi versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 21.3 21.2 – not packaged 21.3 – not packaged sudo apt install kodisudo apt install kodiNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodisudo pacman -S kodiNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodiflatpak install flathub tv.kodi.KodiAll install commands for Kodi
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install kodi - Debian
sudo apt install kodi - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S kodi - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi
- Ubuntu
Developer tools on Linux
All 19 developer tools appsLinux is a first-class platform for most developer tools; Visual Studio and Notepad++ are the notable exceptions.
Runs natively4.4M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.139.1Visual Studio Code versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 1.138.0 – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.codeNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.codeNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.codesudo pacman -S codeNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.codeflatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.codeAll install commands for Visual Studio Code
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S code - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.code
- Arch Linux
Runs natively1.2M installs on FlathubLatest: 12.32.1Postman versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 12.31.7 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.PostmanNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.PostmanNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postmanyay -S postman-binNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postmanflatpak install flathub com.getpostman.PostmanAll install commands for Postman
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S postman-bin - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.getpostman.Postman
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively895.3K installs on FlathubLatest: 2026.2.1.8Android Studio versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 2026.2.1.8 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioyay -S android-studioNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioflatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudioAll install commands for Android Studio
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S android-studio - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.google.AndroidStudio
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively808.1K installs on FlathubLatest: 2026.2.3PyCharm versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 2026.2.3 – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-CommunityNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-CommunityNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-Communitysudo pacman -S pycharm-community-editionNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-Communityflatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-CommunityAll install commands for PyCharm
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S pycharm-community-edition - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.PyCharm-Community
- Arch Linux
Web browsers on Linux
All 7 web browsers appsEvery major browser except Safari has an official Linux version.
Runs natively12.4M installs on FlathubLatest: 158.0Firefox versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE Snap 153.4.0 157.0.1 157.0.1 157.0.1 sudo apt install firefoxsudo apt install firefox-esrsudo dnf install firefoxsudo pacman -S firefoxsudo zypper install MozillaFirefoxflatpak install flathub org.mozilla.firefoxAll install commands for Firefox
- Ubuntu (installs the Snap)
sudo apt install firefox - Debian
sudo apt install firefox-esr - Fedora
sudo dnf install firefox - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S firefox - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install MozillaFirefox - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.firefox
- Ubuntu (installs the Snap)
Runs natively12.3M installs on FlathubLatest: 155.0.8059.39Google Chrome versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 155.0.8059.39 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.ChromeNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.ChromeNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.Chromeyay -S google-chromeNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.google.Chromeflatpak install flathub com.google.ChromeAll install commands for Google Chrome
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S google-chrome - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.google.Chrome
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively6.8M installs on FlathubLatest: 1.97.56Brave versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 1.97.56 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.brave.BrowserNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.brave.BrowserNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.brave.Browseryay -S brave-binNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.brave.Browserflatpak install flathub com.brave.BrowserAll install commands for Brave
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S brave-bin - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.brave.Browser
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)

Microsoft Edge
by Microsoft Corporation
Introducing the new Microsoft Edge web browser. It’s time to expect more. More privacy. More control. More productivity. More value.
Runs natively3.2M installs on FlathubLatest: 155.0.4283.45Microsoft Edge versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 155.0.4283.45 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.EdgeNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.EdgeNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.Edgeyay -S microsoft-edge-stable-binNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.Edgeflatpak install flathub com.microsoft.EdgeAll install commands for Microsoft Edge
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S microsoft-edge-stable-bin - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.microsoft.Edge
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
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Cloud storage, password managers and remote access on Linux
All 11 cloud, passwords & remote access appsPassword managers and remote-desktop tools support Linux well; Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud have no official Linux client.

BitwardenVerified on Flathub
by Bitwarden Inc.
A secure and free password manager for all of your devices
Runs natively2.3M installs on FlathubLatest: 2026.9.1Bitwarden versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 2026.3.1 2025.10.0 Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktopNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktopNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktopsudo pacman -S bitwardensudo zypper install bitwardenflatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktopAll install commands for Bitwarden
- Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S bitwarden - openSUSE Tumbleweed
sudo zypper install bitwarden - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.bitwarden.desktop
- Arch Linux
Runs natively1.6M installs on FlathubLatest: 4.18.6Proton VPN versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE 4.15.2 – not packaged – not packaged 4.18.6 – not packaged sudo apt install proton-vpn-gtk-appNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.protonvpn.wwwNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.protonvpn.wwwsudo pacman -S proton-vpn-gtk-appNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.protonvpn.wwwflatpak install flathub com.protonvpn.wwwAll install commands for Proton VPN
- Ubuntu
sudo apt install proton-vpn-gtk-app - Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S proton-vpn-gtk-app - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.protonvpn.www
- Ubuntu
Runs natively1.5M installs on FlathubLatest: 8.1.0AnyDesk versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 8.1.0 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.AnydeskNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.AnydeskNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.Anydeskyay -S anydesk-binNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.Anydeskflatpak install flathub com.anydesk.AnydeskAll install commands for AnyDesk
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S anydesk-bin - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.anydesk.Anydesk
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Runs natively392.6K installs on FlathubLatest: 273.4.4708Dropbox versions in distro repositories Ubuntu Debian Fedora Arch openSUSE – not packaged – not packaged – not packaged 272.4.3798 AUR – not packaged Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.ClientNot packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.ClientNot packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.Clientyay -S dropboxNot packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.Clientflatpak install flathub com.dropbox.ClientAll install commands for Dropbox
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
yay -S dropbox - Any distro (Flatpak)
flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.Client
- Arch Linux (AUR, community-maintained)
Do Windows games run on Linux?
All 43 gamesMost Steam games run on Linux through Proton. The main exceptions are online games whose anti-cheat blocks Linux.
Forza Horizon 664% of 1,080 reports say it worksRuns with Proton, with issues
ARC Raiders89% of 999 reports say it worksRuns well with Proton
Crimson Desert79% of 739 reports say it worksRuns with Proton, with issues
Helldivers 282% of 668 reports say it worksRuns well with Proton
Overwatch 287% of 550 reports say it worksRuns well with Proton
Counter-Strike 288% of 485 reports say it worksRuns natively
Cyberpunk 207795% of 408 reports say it worksRuns well with Proton
Deadlock87% of 366 reports say it worksRuns well with Proton
Also checked:
- Dota 2Yes
- Hollow Knight: SilksongYes
MinecraftYes- Team Fortress 2Yes
- TerrariaYes
- Baldur’s Gate 3Yes
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Yes
- Dead by DaylightYes
- Elden RingYes
- Hogwarts LegacyYes
- Marvel RivalsYes
- PalworldYes
- Path of Exile 2Yes
- Red Dead Redemption 2Yes
- Rocket LeagueYes
- Sea of ThievesYes
- The FinalsYes
- The Witcher 3: Wild HuntYes
- WarframeYes
- RobloxMostly
- Diablo IVMostly
- Forza Horizon 5Mostly
- Monster Hunter WildsMostly
- Apex LegendsNo
- Battlefield 6No
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7No
- Destiny 2No
- EA Sports FC 26No
- FortniteNo
- Grand Theft Auto VNo
- League of LegendsNo
- PUBG: BattlegroundsNo
- Rainbow Six SiegeNo
- RustNo
- ValorantNo
Linux app compatibility: common questions
Can Linux run Windows programs?
Some. Many popular apps, such as Spotify, Discord, Zoom, Chrome and VS Code, have official Linux versions. Others run in the browser or through compatibility layers: Proton for Steam games and Wine or Bottles for other Windows software. Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud have no Linux versions; their web apps or alternatives such as LibreOffice, GIMP and DaVinci Resolve fill the gap.
Does Microsoft Office work on Linux?
Not as a desktop app. Microsoft does not make Office for Linux, but Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook work in a Linux web browser with a Microsoft account. LibreOffice, ONLYOFFICE and WPS Office are installable alternatives that open Office files.
Can I play Windows games on Linux?
Yes, most of them. Steam’s Proton runs the majority of Windows games, and some games have native Linux versions. The main exception is online games whose anti-cheat refuses Linux, including Grand Theft Auto V, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rainbow Six Siege.
Where does this data come from?
Package availability comes from Flathub and Repology, native Linux builds and Steam Deck ratings from Steam, game compatibility from our summary of ProtonDB reports from the last 12 months, and anti-cheat status from AreWeAntiCheatYet. Facts that need a human, such as official web versions, are checked against the vendor’s own pages. The data is refreshed every week.
What if my app is not listed?
Search for it on Flathub, which lists most Linux desktop apps, or in your distro’s software manager. For Windows-only programs, the WineHQ application database records how well each one runs under Wine.