Aura Package Manager Alternatives

Aura Package Manager is described as 'Aura is a package manager for Arch Linux. Its original purpose is as an AUR helper, in that it automates the process of installing packages from the Arch User Repositories. It is, however, capable of much more' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Aura Package Manager for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flatpak, Arch Linux and Flathub apps. The best Aura Package Manager alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Aura Package Manager are pacman (package manager), Warehouse, Applite and Paru.

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  1. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

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    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    63 Homebrew alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. pacman (package manager) icon

    pacman (package manager)

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    The pacman package manager is one of the major distinguishing features of Arch Linux . It combines a simple binary package format with an easy-to-use build system. The goal of pacman is to make it possible to easily manage packages, whether...

    44 pacman (package manager) alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  4. Warehouse icon

    Warehouse

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    Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.

    61 Warehouse alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Paru

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    Paru is an AUR helper written in Rust and based on the design of yay. It aims to be your standard pacman wrapping AUR helper with minimal interaction.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
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  7. Flattool icon

    Flattool

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    Flattool is a command line script designed to improve user experience with flatpaks. It streamlines flatpak management tasks, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

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    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     

  9. Yay

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    Yay is an AUR helper written in go, based on the design of yaourt, apacman and pacaur.

    7 Yay alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  10. Portage icon

    Portage

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    Package management system for Gentoo Linux.

    The Portage Development Project works to provide a continuously expanding and developing tool for the management and installation of packages. The developers work on providing a coherent system that is as trouble free as possible (bac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  11. OMG icon

    OMG

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    The Fastest Unified Package Manager for Arch Linux + All Language Runtimes OMG is a next-generation package manager designed for 2026 standards.

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    • Linux
     

  12. Trizen

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    Trizen AUR Package Manager: A lightweight wrapper for AUR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  13. Kelp icon

    Kelp

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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
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