Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Arch Linux
- Manjaro Linux
- Global

Yay is described as 'AUR helper written in go, based on the design of yaourt, apacman and pacaur' and is a Package Manager in the development category. There are eight alternatives to Yay for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, Ubuntu and SaaS apps. The best Yay alternative is Paru, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Yay are Pacstall, yaourt, pacaur and OMG.

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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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.