Advanced Package Tool (APT) Alternatives

Apps similar to Advanced Package Tool (APT) include Chocolatey, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Homebrew, Flatpak, Bazaar App Store and Synaptic. You're spoiled for choice with Package Managers like Advanced Package Tool (APT): we list more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Windows, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. Solseek icon
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    Solseek is a simple terminal user interface that allows you to browse, search, and manage packages from the Solus packages. Packages can be installed, reinstalled, updated, verified, and removed through the interface.

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    • Linux
    • Solus
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  2. Reprepro is a command line tool for creating and managing a local APT (http://alternativeto.net/software/advanced-package-tool/) repository. It will create and layout all necessary files for a working repository.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  3. JSR icon
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    Open-source package registry supports TypeScript and distributes as ECMAScript modules, works with all JS runtimes like Node.js, Deno, and Bun. Seamlessly integrates with npm, enhancing compatibility and editor support without manual typings distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Tvix icon
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    Tvix is a new implementation of Nix, a purely-functional package manager. It aims to have a modular implementation, in which different components can be reused or replaced based on the use-case.

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    • Linux
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  5. ndm icon
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    npm desktop manager - npm desktop GUI for Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Kelp icon
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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
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  7. Portage icon
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    Package management system for Gentoo Linux.

    The Portage Development Project works to provide a continuously expanding and developing tool for the management and installation of packages. The developers work on providing a coherent system that is as trouble free as possible (bac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. G Alternatives is a tool that provides a simple GUI interface for update-alternatives, allowing system administrator to select which programs provide specific services for the user by default. Some advanced features are also provided, including adding/removing/editing...

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    • Linux
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  9. A D-Bus abstraction layer that allows the user to manage packages in a secure way using a cross-distro, cross-architecture API.

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    • Linux
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    Starpack is a modern, performance-focused package manager designed for SFG OS (Now Vertex Linux) that prioritizes speed, simplicity, and gaming performance. Built from the ground up in C++, Starpack eliminates the overhead found in traditional package managers while maintaining...

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    • Linux
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  11. Flint is an experimental build system and package manager for C/C++ projects. It aims to simplify the development workflow by managing dependencies directly through Git and automating the compilation process via a single JSON configuration file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. Crates.io icon
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    Instantly publish your crates and install them. Use the API to interact and find out more information about available crates. Become a contributor and enhance the site with your work.

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    Platforms

    • Rust
    • Online
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