Obscura finally brings VPN service to Linux users and shifts to open source GPLv3 license

Obscura VPN has officially launched its Linux application, ending years of waiting for open-source enthusiasts and privacy-conscious desktop users. The security-focused service, which has maintained publicly available code since its inception, now offers both a full graphical interface and an experimental command-line option across major Linux distributions. Official packages are available for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and their respective derivatives, including popular variants like Linux Mint, RHEL, Silverblue, and CachyOS. For users whose preferred distribution isn't yet supported, the company invites community feedback via X or email to prioritize future development.

To celebrate the milestone, Obscura is offering a 25% discount to all users through a limited-time promotion using promo code LINUX26. Beyond the platform expansion, the company announced a significant shift in its licensing philosophy, relicensing its entire codebase from the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 to the GNU General Public License v3.0. This move signals a stronger commitment to open-source principles and aligns with the company's stated belief that “the future of an open and private internet starts with open source”. Linux users can download the application directly from Obscura's website and join ongoing discussions through the service's Discord community.