Paru AlternativesPackage Managers and other similar apps like Paru

Paru is described as 'AUR helper written in Rust and based on the design of yay. It aims to be your standard pacman wrapping AUR helper with minimal interaction' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are seven alternatives to Paru for Linux, Arch Linux, Ubuntu and Linux Mobile. The best Paru alternative is Pacstall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paru are Yay, yaourt, pacaur and Aura Package Manager.

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  1. Pacstall icon
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    Pacstall will attempt to become the AUR Ubuntu wishes it had. It takes the AUR and puts a spin on it, making it easier to install programs without scouring github repos and the likes.

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu
     
    • Pacstall is the most popular Linux alternative to Paru.

    • Pacstall is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Paru.

    • Pacstall is Free and Open SourceParu is also Free and Open Source
  2.  9 likes

    Yay is an AUR helper written in go, based on the design of yaourt, apacman and pacaur.

    7 Yay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  3.  5 likes

    pacman manager + acsess to AUR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4.  5 likes

    An AUR helper that minimizes user interaction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  5. Aura is a package manager for Arch Linux. Its original purpose is as an AUR helper, in that it automates the process of installing packages from the Arch User Repositories. It is, however, capable of much more.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
  6. OMG icon
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    The Fastest Unified Package Manager for Arch Linux + All Language Runtimes OMG is a next-generation package manager designed for 2026 standards.

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    • Linux
     
  7.  Like

    Trizen AUR Package Manager: A lightweight wrapper for AUR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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