Ninite Alternatives for Linux

Ninite is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Ninite are PackagePicker.co, Zero Install, Warehouse and Deepin Store.

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Ninite alternatives are mainly Software Installers, but if you're looking for Software Updaters or Package Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Open Source, Windows + Free and Windows. 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 Ninite.
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  1. Homebrew icon
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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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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    • Most users think Homebrew is a great Ninite alternative.

    • Homebrew is the most popular Linux alternative to Ninite.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. PackagePicker is a quick way to install your favorite software using existing package managers. Go through the checklist, select the apps you want, and get a command to install them all at once!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. Zero Install icon
     36 likes

    Zero Install is a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers.

    31 Zero Install alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
     
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    Comments about Zero Install as an Alternative to Ninite
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    it is good that i dont have to go around and get them one by one

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Zero Install is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Warehouse icon
     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Deepin Store icon
     20 likes

    Deepin Software Center, aka DSC, is one of the most talked about applications of Linux Deepin. Installing new applications is just a one-click operation. DSC supports parallel downloading, resuming downloads, update notification and cache cleaning.

    23 Deepin Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. This program installs a collection of some of the best Ubuntu software and can be considered to be one of the top things to do after installing Ubuntu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Flattool icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
  8. App Grid icon
     13 likes

    App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. PostInstallerF is a small, lightweight, useful tool that can be used to install 100+ essential softwares, Games, audio/video codecs, and third-party repositories which are not included by default in Fedora, Ubuntu and Manjaro.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Aptik icon
     8 likes

    Aptik is a tool for migrating settings and data from an existing Linux system to a newly installed system. It can be used while re-installing the operating system, and when moving to next release of a Linux distribution.

    4 Aptik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Linutil is a distro-agnostic toolbox designed to simplify everyday Linux tasks. It helps you set up applications and optimize your system for specific use cases. The utility is actively developed in Rust 🦀, providing performance and reliability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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