Snap Store
A store for discovering and publishing Linux apps.
At a glance
- Editor scoreNot yet scored
- PricingFree plan
- Best forLinux publishers needing staged releases and metrics
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Supported platformsLinux
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automated checks and version-aware hosting for uploaded snaps
- Stable, candidate, beta, and edge channels support staged releases
- Metrics break down weekly active devices and users by OS, channel, version, and territory
Where it doesn't
- Distribution is focused on Linux snap packages
- Publishing requires a Snapcraft developer account
- Support channels are documentation and community
Our verdict on Snap Store
Snap Store is Canonical’s storefront and distribution service for snap packages. Linux users can browse and search its web catalog, while publishers upload snaps through a Snapcraft developer account. It suits publishers who want to distribute Linux applications independently of a distribution’s release schedule, with channel-based releases and visibility controls. It is not a general-purpose mobile app marketplace, so publishers seeking broad mobile-store distribution should look elsewhere.
Release management is a notable strength: publishers can move versions through stable, candidate, beta, and edge channels, and choose public, private, or unlisted visibility. Snap Store hosts versioned packages and runs automated checks on uploaded snap files. These capabilities give publishers a way to manage staged delivery and control listing visibility without making every release public at once. The published developer account is free, making the store accessible without a recurring account fee described in the publisher guide.
Publisher metrics cover weekly active devices and users, with breakdowns by operating system, channel, version, and territory. That makes Snap Store more useful for monitoring distribution across releases than a listing-only directory. Access to support is through documentation and community channels. Choose it if your audience uses Linux and you want snap-specific release controls and performance metrics; consider another store if you need distribution beyond Linux snaps or a different support model.
Snap Store pricing
Snap Store fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Supported platforms | Linux |
| App review | Yes |
| In-app payments | Not verified |
| Subscriptions | Not verified |
| App analytics | Yes |
| Web distribution | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | snapcraft.io |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Snap Store
- SteamA free, broad game storefront with library, community, Workshop, and cloud tools.—
- Epic Games StoreA free-to-install store and launcher for buying games, claiming giveaways, and organizing a library.—
- GOG GalaxyA free Windows and macOS client for managing GOG games and connected libraries.—
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