MacUpdater AlternativesTop Software Updaters & Software Installers like MacUpdater

MacUpdater is described as 'Scans macOS for outdated third-party apps, offers one-click updates, runs automatic background checks, and sends alerts. Free trial limits updates for multiple apps' and is a very popular software updater in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MacUpdater for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flatpak apps. The best MacUpdater alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like MacUpdater are Homebrew, Patch My PC, FileHippo and Updatest.

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  1. Ninite icon
     687 likes

    Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

    85 Ninite alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. Homebrew icon
     205 likes

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

    68 Homebrew alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. Patch My PC icon
     131 likes

    Patch My PC Home Updater is a free, user-friendly software designed to keep over 300 applications on your computer up-to-date. It automates the process of updating and installing apps, ensuring your system is secure and running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1.

    73 Patch My PC alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. FileHippo icon
     307 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Updatest icon
     14 likes

    Visually convert Mac apps into Homebrew casks, manage updates, and streamline adoption with one-click options and smart suggestions. Eliminates terminal commands, supports custom casks, unified interface for updates, and automates app management for all skill levels.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  6. UpdateHub icon
     18 likes

    An app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications.

    32 UpdateHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Latest icon
     34 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.

    6 Latest alternatives

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    • Mac
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  8. Applite icon
     11 likes

    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    73 Applite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  9. MacUpdate icon
     25 likes

    MacUpdate is 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.

    28 MacUpdate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Warehouse icon
     13 likes

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

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  11. Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing, and supports update details, exclusions, and scheduling.

    26 Glarysoft Software Update alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. One dashboard for every outdated app, tool & package on your Mac. Covers 48 sources: Homebrew, npm, pip, Cargo, MAS & more. 100% local, no telemetry. Free to scan. Native on Apple Silicon & Intel.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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