Flathub

Free#13 of 20 in App Store

Flathub: A free, open-source catalog and distribution service focused on Flatpak apps for Linux. Ranked #13 of 20 in App Store by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux maintainers distributing Flatpak applications.

7.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux maintainers distributing Flatpak applications
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
Linux distributions with Flatpak support; web storefront
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Catalog pages combine app metadata, screenshots and install actions.
- Users can install through compatible software centers or the command line.
- Maintainers submit manifests and source repositories for pre-publication checks.
Where it doesn't
- Its distribution scope is limited to Linux systems with Flatpak support.
- Publication involves automated and manual checks before an app is listed.
- Users need a compatible software center or Flatpak command-line setup to install.

Our verdict on Flathub

Flathub is a web-based catalog and distribution service for applications packaged with Flatpak. It serves Linux users looking to discover desktop applications, utilities, development tools and games, as well as maintainers who want to submit Flatpak apps for publication. The storefront provides searchable listings with metadata, screenshots and installation instructions. Its focus is specifically Linux apps, rather than a general marketplace spanning desktop and mobile platforms.

Installation is tied to the Linux ecosystem: people can open an app page and install through a compatible Linux software center or use Flatpak references from the command line. This gives users more than a browse-only catalog, while keeping installation dependent on Flatpak-compatible systems. Maintainers submit manifests and source repositories; Flathub applies automated and manual checks before publication. Those checks are a meaningful part of distribution, but they also make the listing process more involved than simply posting an app page.

Flathub is free and open source, with community support and documentation. It is a strong fit for maintainers distributing Flatpak applications and for Linux users who want one place to explore them. It is less suitable for teams seeking distribution beyond Flatpak-compatible Linux environments or developers seeking a marketplace with a stated paid tier or broader platform reach. Choose Flathub when Linux distribution and Flatpak packaging are central; consider another channel when cross-platform storefront reach is a requirement.

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Flathub pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Flathub fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Linux distributions with Flatpak support; web storefront
App review	Yes
In-app payments	Not verified
Subscriptions	Not verified
App analytics	Not verified
Web distribution	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	flathub.org
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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