Software Updater (Canonical) Alternatives

Software Updater (Canonical) is described as 'One of the great things about using open source software is the frequency with which bugs are fixed, security holes are patched, and new features are added. Ubuntu includes a very convenient update manager, which checks the software repositories for updates, and alerts you to' and is a popular software updater in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Software Updater (Canonical) for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Flatpak apps. The best Software Updater (Canonical) alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Software Updater (Canonical) are Patch My PC, Synaptic, Software Informer and UpdateHub.

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  1. App Grid icon
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    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.

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  2. Heimdal icon
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    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to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software.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.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. MacPorts icon
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    The MacPorts Project is an opensource package management system that simplifies compiling, installing, upgrading, and removal of other open-source software on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and later, running on Intel or Apple Silicon.

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    • Mac
     
  5.  1 like

    QApt is a collection of tools and a library providing a wrapper around APT. The intention is to ease the use of APT in Qt-based programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. GDebi icon
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    GDebi lets you install local deb packages resolving and installing its dependencies. apt does the same, but only for remote (http, ftp) located packages.

    17 GDebi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  7. UpdateStar icon
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    Stop missing and searching for important software updates! UpdateStar lets you know! It is a world-class update service with third-party software updates for more than 1,273,000 programs. It lets you stay up to date and secure with the software on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
     
  8. 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.

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    • Linux
     
  9. RadarSync icon
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    RadarSyncs service offers a free scan and recommendations of updates to device drivers and software applications installed on a computer running Microsoft Windows. RadarSync does not store driver or software files on its servers, instead linking to the hardware or software...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  11. Effortlessly keeps your software and drivers up-to-date by notifying you of outdated applications. Avira Software Updater protects against security threats by patching vulnerabilities, ensuring convenience, privacy and preventing system overload with efficient updates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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