Snap vs. Flatpak: How to decide which Linux package manager is right for you

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ZDNET key takeaways

• Snap and Flatpak are Linux universal package managers.
• Both have their pros and cons.
• Each gives Linux far more apps to choose from.

Flatpak and Snap are universal package managers. Both are simple to use.

If you were to ask anyone in the Linux community, you'd find that they had a rather pointed opinion about whichever one they don't use. To a Flatpak user, Snap is the enemy, and to a Snap user, Flatpak is inferior.

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As someone who uses both, I have opinions as well. You're shocked, right? There are actually some important facts that have to be considered when comparing Flatpak and Snap. Let's chat about that ...