
8 best fink alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Fink alternative list source: finkproject.org
8 best fink alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Fink alternative list source: finkproject.org
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Originally added: September 17, 2018
Compare top-ranked Fink alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.
| Alternative | Score | License | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homebrew | 97% 173 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac |
| Homebrew Cask | 89% 53 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac |
| Advanced Package Tool | 91% 43 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Linux |
| MacPorts | 90% 41 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac |
| Nix Package Manager | 76% 17 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac, Linux |
| Cakebrew | 67% 15 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac |
| Mas CLI | 20% 5 archived votes | Free, Open Source | Mac |
Homebrew is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.
Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Homebrew, Homebrew Cask, Advanced Package Tool, MacPorts, Nix Package Manager.
The alternatives in this list include options for Mac, Linux, depending on each product.
Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.