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Bubblewrap vs Bubblejail: catalog facts
BubblewrapBubblejail
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line Linux
  • Sandboxes programs without root privileges
  • Proven in production as the basis of Flatpak
  • Uses bubblewrap rather than a setuid sandbox
  • Graphical tool for managing sandbox permissions
  • Linux only
  • Low-level; every sandbox must be configured by hand
  • Linux only
  • Smaller project than Firejail or Flatpak
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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