Homebrew Alternatives

Homebrew Alternatives

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15 best homebrew alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Homebrew alternative list source: brew.sh

15 alternativesFree, Open Source, Freemium Linux, Mac, Windows, Web
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Compare Homebrew alternatives

Compare top-ranked Homebrew alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Ninite99% 1111 votesFreemiumWindows
Chocolatey99% 369 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Synaptic98% 273 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Pacman (package manager)92% 77 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Mac App Store94% 73 votesFreeMac
Macapps.link95% 65 votesFreeWeb, Mac
Just Install83% 47 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Advanced Package Tool91% 43 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
MacPorts80% 41 votesFree, Open SourceMac
Scoop90% 39 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Flatpak74% 23 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Snap or Snapcraft by Canonical58% 19 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
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Ninite

Score: 99%

FreemiumWindows
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Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Select the applications you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of the apps selected at the same time Features:Freemium,Windows
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369

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Chocolatey

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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Chocolate NuGet machine package manager, like apt-get, a little, but it was made with windows in mind. The command line is built on the top of the nugget and Nugget Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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273

5

Synaptic

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Clear graphical package management program for apt. Gtk+ - based GUI frontend to apt-get command line utility provides the same functions as. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,Debian,Xfce
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Pacman (package manager)

Score: 92%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Arch Linux Pacman package manager is one of the main distinguishing features . A construction system combines a simple binary package format with an easy. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,Arch,Linux
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Mac App Store

Score: 94%

FreeMac
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The Mac App Store is the best place to find apps for the Mac. Now, more hard drive boxes, more load time. Just like the App Store for iPhone and iPad Features:Free,Mac
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65

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Macapps.link

Score: 95%

FreeWebMac
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Is the best alternative to Ninite for Mac. Quiet time more than one application. And install applications, choose to automatically, quickly and easily-what you want to installed applications. Features:Free,Mac,Web
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47

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Just Install

Score: 83%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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Fool just install the package installer for Windows. Chocolate , Ninite , http://alternativeto . Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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43

4

Advanced Package Tool

Score: 91%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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(Advanced Package Tool) Apt is a set of basic tools for Debian. The ability of the application, the user interface for Apt. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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41

8

MacPorts

Score: 80%

FreeOpen SourceMac
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MacPorts project to compile, install, and design upgrade command or easy-to-use the open-source community initiative, a system, X11 or aqua Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac
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39

4

Scoop

Score: 90%

FreeOpen SourceWindows
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A command line for the Windows Installer. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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23

6

Flatpak

Score: 74%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Libraries with their own versions of the different versions, each with different distributions and packaging formats to deploy the application in Linux, it is a pain. Flatpack have Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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19

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Snap or Snapcraft by Canonical

Score: 58%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Snaps and easy to install you create software packages that are partitioned. Automatically and securely. The package and its dependencies, since it Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
26

15

7

Cakebrew

Score: 53%

FreeOpen SourceMac
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Maker is the most convenient way to Homebrew for the day to day tasks. What is Synaptics package manager Homebrew for Linux. News UI Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac
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15

5

GNOME Software

Score: 67%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Install the software and allows you to update applications and system extensions. A plugin system is used to access the software from various sources. Plugins provided: Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,Advanced,Package,Tool
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13

7

Linuxbrew

Score: 46%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Linuxbrew is a fork of homebrew for Linux, Mac OS-package-manager. It can be installed in your home directory and does not require root access. The same package Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

Homebrew alternatives FAQ

What is the best Homebrew alternative?

Ninite is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Homebrew alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Ninite, Chocolatey, Synaptic, pacman (package manager), Mac App Store.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, Web, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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