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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CJ
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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.
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Danny
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For folks wanting a Proton Drive for Linux app, please add your vote here: https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/932839-proton-drive/suggestions/45271456-linux-client
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Zac0511 commented
I need Proton Drive for Linux (as a Flatpak, or, if possible, a native package for apt rpm and pacman)
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protonvoter
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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
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DZFr
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We need Proton Drive for Linux and better Proton applications for Linux OS !
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Jean-Philippe
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I totally agree, I went on Proton with all members of my family to escape GAFAM like most people here I guess. Linux is generating increasing interest from many government agencies, companies, and citizens in Europe. Why isn't there a Proton Drive application for Linux that's at least on par with Proton VPN or Bridge?
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a
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Migrating off of windows. Icedrive has a competent AppImage, Dropbox has a janky featureless shell of its windows offering, and Proton just has nothing.
Drive is my second priority of all of Proton's offerings, behind email itself. Here's hoping windows 11 drives enough users away that Linux can get more attention in the future.
Thanks!
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Quinn
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This issue is prompting me to set up a home server with NextCloud and will be leaving Proton ecosystem when that's ready.
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Vincent
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Proton Drive need full and complete functionality with sync in linux. Right now it is only a file dump for linux users. Needs to work like filen.
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Alessandro Toso commented
Proton Drive in priority ! Please
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Chris
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Agreed with others, I'm in the process of moving my cloud storage and naturally went to use Proton Drive when I realised that it's not compatible with Linux for automatic backups, and I don't fancy manually uploading everything. I actually found the incompatibility very surprising given Protons values, I would imagine that Protons userbase has a higher percentage of Linux users than say Google Drive, so I almost assumed it was a given that it would be supported. As others have also said, the move towards using European services is on the rise and cloud storage is (in my mind) a bare essential service when compared to things like AI, crypto wallets, cloud office products, etc. Please keep the focus on your big three - email, VPN, and cloud storage. Everything else is just bells and whistles. I'd be really glad to see compatibility added but for now I'll have to spend money elsewhere.
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Pascal Fischer
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want to use my keepass database synced with proton drive. Please give us proton drive for linux!
Recent political developments and my focus on “buy European” make Linux support for Proton Drive important, even crucial.
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Carl
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I agree with other comments that we Linux users need better support from Proton. I have recommended multiple people to switch to Proton. Hoping I can continue to do so since I also recommend switching to Linux.
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Pedro
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100% backing this idea. It's an inconvenience to upload to Drive through the web browser. As an Unlimited user this is critical to continue with Proton in the future.
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MIL543672
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Kann der Idee nur beipflichten. Meine ganze WG wartet auf dieses Feature. Das einzige was uns davon abhält endlich Microsoft den Rücken zu kehren, ist Proton Drive's immer noch nicht verfügbare Linux App. Ein Mitbewohner ist schon von Proton abgesprungen, weil die Linux App fehlt und er meint das Entwicklungsbudget geht in die falschen Features. Schade. Wann kann man mit einem Release rechnen?
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Merrin
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Agreed with all the comments here. I just signed up for Proton Ultimate and was stunned that even after all this time there was no support for a Drive app on Linux.
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Laurens
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Interestingly, even MEGA's free app works better than using half-baked solutions for Proton Drive through RClone and Celeste on Linux. Get it sorted! I'm gladly paying for Proton's other services, but the lack of a proper Drive application is really, really bad.
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John Holbrook
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I'm trying to degoogle my life. Been a long time Linux user (25+ years). Want to move my last bit of stuff over from google workspaces and upgrade to Unlimited Plan but the lack of a working Linux client is making me think of moving completely off Proton after almost 8 years of using the service. Like others have said - stop all the development of these other add-ons and get a freaking Linux Drive client that actually works!!
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dl8xll
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Switched to linux and thinking about leaving Proton Drive because there is no linux client. Also the vpn client feels subpar compared to the windows and macos client...
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peter
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an app dedicated to synchronizing files for linux desktops is really necessary, and would still be in line with the overall philosophy of the product by supporting an "open source" operating system wich is "privacy oriented" by design. Now this is the thing that poses the biggest obstacle for me to the completion of the degoogle process. Thanks.