Advanced Package Tool (APT) Alternatives

Advanced Package Tool (APT) is described as 'Apt (for Advanced Package Tool) is a set of core tools inside Debian. The user interface application for Apt is aptitude' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Advanced Package Tool (APT) for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Debian apps. The best Advanced Package Tool (APT) alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Advanced Package Tool (APT) are Homebrew, Flatpak, Synaptic and GNOME Software.

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  1. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Rust
    • Online
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Solus
     
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    DNF (abbreviation for Dandified YUM) is a package manager for Red Hat-based Linux distributions and derivatives. DNF was introduced in Fedora 18 in 2013 as a replacement for YUM Package Manager it has been the default package...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Launchpad-Getkeys is a script (comes packaged in a .deb) that automatically imports all missing GPG keys, even if you're behind a firewall. It was initially created by blackgr @ ubuntuforums but then [webupd8] decided to completely re-write the script so I can add some...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenPGP
     
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    Porg (formerly known as paco), is a program to aid management of software packages installed from source code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
     
  12. dbin icon
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    A self-contained, static package manager, with over 3k binaries in its repos, all of which run on both MUSL & GLIBC, with repos for ARM64 as well. Single-file, single-config, no database, made in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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