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It’s been over three years since this request was opened, and still no Linux client exists. In that time, Proton has built many new products and features, but left behind something so basic as file sync support on the operating system most widely used by people who actually care about privacy.
Proton presents itself as a company that protects security and digital freedom, yet it only provides clients for the two platforms with the most invasive telemetry on the planet: Windows and macOS. The absence of a Linux client feels intentional, not accidental.
I’ve been subscribed to the Visionary plan for over a year, and “rclone” cannot be the solution—it comes with too many problems. At the very least, if the challenge is filesystem support, start with just one: BTRFS, ZFS, or EXT4. In an era of AI-driven development, this selective lack of support is simply inadmissible.
A proper Linux client is not a “nice to have” feature—it is essential for users who want to move away from closed ecosystems and entrust their data to Proton. This is not a secondary issue; it’s critical. If Proton wants to keep credibility with the community that values open source and privacy the most, it needs to address this request clearly and make it a priority.
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As mentioned in the previous update on this feature, it is now being edited to be a request for slides.
Please feel free to undo your vote if this is not something you want included in Proton Drive.
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I find it hard to believe that this is not available, I have had the Visionary plan for years, I had to import a Bitwarden vault, and I now realize that there is no such option.
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Three years. That’s how long this kinda requests has been open. In that time Proton launched Docs, Photos, Pass, Wallet… but still no Linux Drive client.
Proton says it defends freedom and privacy, yet it only supports Windows and macOS—the two platforms with the heaviest telemetry. Meanwhile, Dropbox, pCloud, Mega, Nextcloud, Icedrive, Internxt and others have had Linux clients for years.
I’m a Visionary subscriber. “rclone” is not a solution—it’s unreliable, buggy, and not acceptable as the official fallback. Linux has one kernel, and AppImage, Flatpak, Snap, and FUSE already exist. Supporting at least one filesystem (EXT4, BTRFS, ZFS) is not rocket science in 2025.
Even Proton’s own idea board proves it: Linux client requests are among the most upvoted of all time. Yet they get buried under “Hot” while in “Top” they stand out. The community has spoken, loudly and repeatedly.
This is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s critical. And postponing it any further is indefensible. Proton, if you want to keep credibility with the people who care most about privacy and open-source values, act now.