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Libre Kambio

Free#84 of 100 in Currency Converter Apps

Libre Kambio: A transparent Linux converter with multi-currency views and central-bank rate checks. Ranked #84 of 100 in Currency Converter Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux users wanting transparent open-source conversion.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Linux users wanting transparent open-source conversion
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Converts one amount across all visible currencies at once
- Combines ECB, Bank of Russia, USD-peg and Latin American rates
- Custom groups, ordering, visibility and rate-status checks
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux desktops only
- No stated historical-rate charts, alerts or refresh interval
- Flatpak distribution may not fit every Linux deployment

Our verdict on Libre Kambio

Libre Kambio is an open-source currency-conversion application for Linux desktops. It suits solo users and small teams that want to compare several currencies in one view while retaining visibility into how rates are published. The interface supports English and Spanish, and the application is distributed as a Flatpak for desktop installation.

Its standout capability is simultaneous conversion across every visible currency. Rate coverage combines European Central Bank references, Bank of Russia rates, official USD pegs for selected currencies and optional Latin American central-bank sources. Users can set a base currency, create custom groups, reorder entries and hide currencies that are not relevant to their work. Each rate can be examined with its publication date, status and an independent cross-check display, giving financially careful users more context than a single opaque quote. When a request fails, Libre Kambio falls back to the last successfully stored rates, supporting continued use when connectivity is interrupted.

The trade-off is focus. Libre Kambio is a desktop-only Linux tool rather than a cross-platform or web service, so teams working across Windows, macOS or mobile devices will need another option. Its published feature set does not describe historical-rate charts, alerts or a configurable refresh interval, which limits monitoring and notification workflows. Choose it when transparent central-bank references, custom currency organization and offline fallback matter more than broad platform coverage or analytical history. Users needing shared cloud access, automated alerts or chart-based trend review should look for a converter built around those capabilities instead.

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Libre Kambio pricing

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

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Libre Kambio fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Currencies supported	Not verified
Rate refresh frequency	Not verified
Offline mode	Yes
Rate alerts	Not verified
Historical rate charts	Not verified
Available platforms	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Oct 2026

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