Ninite Alternatives for Mac

Ninite is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is MacUpdater. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Homebrew or PackagePicker.co. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and 12 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Ninite are Zero Install, macapps.link, Applite and Heimdal.

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Ninite alternatives are mainly Software Installers, but if you're looking for Package Managers or Software Updaters 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. 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    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history.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
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    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to Ninite.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to Ninite.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MacUpdater is Privacy focusedNinite is not according to our users
  2. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

     189 likes

    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

    Application types

    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
  4. PackagePicker.co icon

    PackagePicker.co

     19 likes

    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
    PackagePicker generating a command to install with Chocolatey
     
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    Heimdal

    Automatically updates essential third-party programs to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software. Designed to work alongside antivirus ...

    https://heimdalsecurity.com
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  6. Zero Install icon

    Zero Install

     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

    Application types

    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
  7. macapps.link icon

    macapps.link

     42 likes

    The best alternative to Ninite for Mac. Get multiple apps silently. Just choose what apps to install and get apps installed automatically, fast and easy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
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  10. Heimdal icon

    Heimdal

     6 likes

    Automatically updates essential third-party programs to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software. Designed to work alongside antivirus solutions for layered protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Heimdal screenshot 1
     
  11. MacUpdate Desktop icon

    MacUpdate Desktop

     18 likes

    MacUpdate Desktop makes managing and updating your applications easy and automatic. It helps you organize your favorite applications and keep track of them when new versions become available. Download and install new updates. Find out whats new. Stay up to date like never before.

    28 MacUpdate Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Get Mac Apps icon

    Get Mac Apps

     20 likes

    A simple web based app which streamlines the installation of common Mac apps. Perfect for to use after a fresh installation of OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
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  13. Mac Software Updater

     Like

    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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  14. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Kelp screenshot 1
     
  15. Netlify Deploy Status icon

    Netlify Deploy Status

     Like

    Netlify Deploy Status is a simple and effective menu bar app designed to keep you informed about the current deploy status of your Netlify sites. Whether you're deploying a new version of your site or monitoring ongoing builds, this app gives you quick and easy access to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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