Homebrew Alternatives

Homebrew is described as 'The easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux' and is a very popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Homebrew for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Flatpak apps. The best Homebrew alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Homebrew are UniGetUI, Ninite, MacUpdater and Scoop.

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Homebrew alternatives are mainly Package Managers, but if you're looking for Software Installers or Software Updaters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Homebrew.
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  1. Koca icon
     1 like

    The universal build, package, and publishing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  2. Package manager for Chrome OS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
  3. A fast, modern package manager that leverages Homebrew's ecosystem without the overhead. Built in Rust for speed and reliability, wax provides 16-20x faster search operations and parallel installation workflows while maintaining full compatibility with Homebrew formulae and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. Portage icon
     4 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  5. Silent Install Helper determines the type of installation package and allows you to install programs in "silent" mode (without user intervention). Supported installers: Inno Setup, Smart Installer, Wise installer, NSIS, RAR \ ZIP \ 7z \ 7z Setup \ Free Arc \ Microsoft...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. GitRel icon
     2 likes

    Install and update binaries via GitHub Releases API.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Very simple command line application downloader. Simply enter the name of the application or partial. There are no dependancies, install anywhere, and even add to environmental variables for global use. Very small footprint. No installer, so does not mess with registries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. The tool allows to easily install multiple programs at once. It creates a setup package that contains multiple application installers. Simply run the package. Programs will be installed automatically in background mode (silently).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. liar icon
     1 like

    Linux Installer for ARchives a.k.a liar is an easy to use command to install software packaged as an archive on Linux systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Tvix icon
     Like

    Tvix is a new implementation of Nix, a purely-functional package manager. It aims to have a modular implementation, in which different components can be reused or replaced based on the use-case.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. A streamlined solution for macOS software updates and application migration. Designed to keep your system up-to-date and bring unmanaged apps into a controlled, manageable environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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