MacUpdate Alternatives

MacUpdate is described as 'The most complete resource to find and download free software for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPad. Read and post software reviews with the brightest Mac minds from around the world. Find alternatives to the apps you already use' and is an app in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MacUpdate for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and Android apps. The best MacUpdate alternative is MacUpdater. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FileHippo or Free Software Directory. Other great apps like MacUpdate are FileHorse.com, Softonic, Latest and CNET Download.com.

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MacUpdate alternatives are mainly Software Download Services, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or Software Updaters you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MacUpdate.
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  1. MacUpdater icon

    MacUpdater

     270 likes

    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history. Free trial scans, while bulk updating beyond ten apps requires a paid license and detailed control.

    18 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MacUpdater screenshot 1
     

    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to MacUpdate.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to MacUpdate.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryMacUpdate is Free and Proprietary
    • MacUpdater is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMacUpdate is not according to our users
  2. FileHippo icon

    FileHippo

     302 likes

    Explore FileHippo for the latest high-quality software downloads, ensuring no popups or spyware interfere. With a streamlined user experience, discover and update apps across various categories securely. Enjoy free, reliable software updates with an intuitive interface.

    79 FileHippo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    FileHippo screenshot 1
     

    • FileHippo is the most popular Web-based alternative to MacUpdate.

    • FileHippo is the most popular free alternative to MacUpdate.

    • FileHippo is Free and ProprietaryMacUpdate is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Free Software Directory icon

    Free Software Directory

     90 likes

    The Free Software Directory is a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). We catalog useful free software that runs under free operating systems — particularly the GNU operating system and its...

    110 Free Software Directory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Free Software Directory screenshot 1
     

    • Free Software Directory is the most popular Open Source alternative to MacUpdate.

    • Free Software Directory is Free and Open SourceMacUpdate is Free and Proprietary
    • Free Software Directory is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMacUpdate is not according to our users
  5. FileHorse.com icon

    FileHorse.com

     157 likes

    Fast and simple way to download free software for Windows and Mac. Latest versions of hand-picked software sorted into categories. FileHorse presents you a new way of finding and downloading new software and finding latest web applications.

    69 FileHorse.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    FileHorse.com screenshot 1
     
  6. Softonic icon

    Softonic

     44 likes

    Softonic is a website that offers downloads for free software and games. It includes over 50,000 programs for Windows, Mac, Linux, Palm, and more.

    48 Softonic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Softonic screenshot 1
     
  7. Latest icon

    Latest

     33 likes

    Latest is a free and open source app for macOS that checks if all your apps are up to date. Get a quick overview of which apps changed and what changed and update them right away.

    5 Latest alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Latest screenshot 1
     
  10. SoftArmy.com icon

    SoftArmy.com

     15 likes

    SoftArmy.com - Free downloads for Windows. Download the world's most popular software completely free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    SoftArmy.com screenshot 1
     
  11. Rocket Files icon

    Rocket Files

     9 likes

    RocketFiles.com is the place to discover the best software for your device (Windows, Mac, Android & iPhone), free downloads, reviews, how to's guides, tips & tricks articles and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    RocketFiles.com
     
  12. fileeagle.com icon

    fileeagle.com

     8 likes

    FileEagle has been founded in 2015 and started as a group of IT professionals to introduce useful softwares to everyone.

    68 fileeagle.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • fileeagle.com is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MacUpdate.

    • fileeagle.com is Free and ProprietaryMacUpdate is also Free and Proprietary
  13. FileOur icon

    FileOur

     3 likes

    Way to download freeware, shareware, trialware and demo software for any Windows operating systems. This site is currently very popular for downloading software. Successful software is organized into a variety of categories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    FileOur Software
     
  14. Software Villa icon

    Software Villa

     13 likes

    Software Villa has a wide range of Windows and Mac software including freeware and trialware. Download free software from softwarevilla.com to safe, secure and virus free downloads for windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Softwarevilla.com is the online abode of the world’s finest software utilities for Windows.
     

    • Software Villa is the most popular Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to MacUpdate.

    • Software Villa is Free and ProprietaryMacUpdate is also Free and Proprietary
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