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Bring Linux app quality in line with Windows and Apple apps

The Linux apps from Proton are subpar when compared to the same apps on Windows or IOS (when they even exist).

As a paying unlimited customer I expect much better. I propose that instead of wasting resources on features which customers have not asked for (Ai, Bitcoin wallet, etc.) you allocate more time and resources to developing your Linux ecosystem. After all, Linux is the only truly private operating system, this should be closely aligned with Proton's mission.

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  • Leonard Both commented  ·   ·  Report

    Proton Drive on Linux umis the biggest feature I currently miss

  • Wilbert commented  ·   ·  Report

    And also it would be good to have a Proton Drive app for Linux

  • Marco commented  ·   ·  Report

    It's also critical to me. I'm looking forward to ditch google and windows and the last piece of software that I need on Linux is ProtonDrive.

  • Derek commented  ·   ·  Report

    Linux support is absolutely essential for us to make this offer usable in our private and work environments. I am very much hoping for the SDK and stable products built on it.

  • Chris commented  ·   ·  Report

    Completely agree and this is now critical given the way Microslop is going and more people are leaving Windows.
    I now only use a Windows machine to use Adobe apps so good proton Linux support is CRITICAL.

  • Aender commented  ·   ·  Report

    Completely agree. Synchronizing with the web app of Proton Drive for instance is not possible in the Linux environment.

  • Riley commented  ·   ·  Report

    Affirming this. How does it makes sense that Proton is marketing privacy to pull away from MS and Apple with many of those people trying to migrate to Linux. What then is there to do when you migrate everything to proton and solutions don't exist for what is a reasonable next step. This feels like wandering in the desert now, but hey, my files are encrypted. Yay!?

  • Gleichman Dude commented  ·   ·  Report

    Linux support would convert me from a competitor's user to a loyal Proton Drive customer. In a heartbeat

  • N commented  ·   ·  Report

    100% Agree with everyone here. I am currently on the Duo Plan and have been a Proton customer going on 5 years now.

    I am now actively looking at alternatives for Proton services when my subscription comes up for renewal next year as I was expecting Proton to be better than Big Tech.

    Proton is releasing unfinished products faster than Google these days, without ever completing the functionality of their existing products.

    Essentially zero Linux support and the Proprietary file formats for Docs and Sheets is a huge red flag for me too.

    They are going down the road of Vendor lock-in that is all too familiar and I think I need to get out before it is a huge mission to move elsewhere.

    I moved to Filen recently and deleted everything from Proton Drive and have been really happy with the Linux and Mobile Clients thus far.

    I hope Proton has a long hard look at their direction and course-corrects soon or I think I am out sadly.

  • techphreek commented  ·   ·  Report

    Agreed, I need this as well! I've abandoned Windows and need a Linux solution.

  • Gabor111 commented  ·   ·  Report

    This is the only obstacle why I didn't migrate to proton since so many years.
    Hey guys! You are talking about security and privacy, but the only operating system providing it is linux.
    Wake up! Please!

  • Ole commented  ·   ·  Report

    I really thought this was the time to switch to Linux the way big tech companies have been exploiting our dependency on them. Proton drive not being supported on Linux is a major friction in my move away from microsoft, google and apple.

  • Lukas Mayer commented  ·   ·  Report

    As a Proton Family subscriber for many years I was always under the impression that Linux would be a priority for a privacy first company.

    For my non technical family members and friends that I have recommended Proton in Linux to, I have sometimes employed workarounds like rclone/ celeste, because I thought that a full Linux client was very soon on it's way. I can not tell you how much pain this has caused.

    Personally, I do not use Proton Drive at all, due to lacking Linux support; which means that Proton Drive does not add and value to my subscription, which makes it harder to justify.

  • puv commented  ·   ·  Report

    Agreed; except for AI; that development needs to continue.

  • CJ commented  ·   ·  Report

    I've gone "all in" with Ubuntu and the Proton Suite. I find Proton Mail and Pass for Linux just as good as what I used in Win10. VPN could use some polish. I am glad to have it though.

  • Zac0511 commented  ·   ·  Report

    I need Proton Drive for Linux (as a Flatpak, or, if possible, a native package for apt rpm and pacman)

  • protonvoter commented  ·   ·  Report

    Linux desktop market share reached 4.7% globally in 2025, Global market share increased from 2.8% in July 2022 to approximately 4.7% by 2025. The U.S. Digital Analytics Program reported 6% of federal website visitors running Linux as of August 2025. 3.4% of steam users use Linux according to the steam hardware survey January 2026

  • DZFr commented  ·   ·  Report

    We need Proton Drive for Linux and better Proton applications for Linux OS !

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