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Bubblewrap vs Firejail: catalog facts
BubblewrapFirejail
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Sandboxes programs without root privileges
  • Proven in production as the basis of Flatpak
  • Sandboxes existing applications without modifying them
  • Uses kernel namespaces and seccomp-bpf filtering
  • Linux only
  • Low-level; every sandbox must be configured by hand
  • Linux only
  • Runs as a SUID program, which some users consider a risk in itself
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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