There are several ways to install BOINC on Linux:
| Installer type | Sandboxing | Run at boot? | Can run without Manager open? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard package | account-based | yes | yes |
| Flatpack | container-based | no | no |
| Snap | container-based | TBD | TBD |
| GNU Guix | None | TBD | TBD |
If you're already using a package manager like Flatpak, you can use it to install BOINC. Otherwise we recommend using the standard package manager of your Linux distro (apt, yum, or zypper).
Raspberry Pi computers typically run a Linux distro based on Debian; as of Mar 2026 it's based on Debian 13.
If your Linux distro isn't listed above, read the instructions on our wiki page.
Get installation instructions:
Download BOINC from Snapcraft.
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