AppCenter AlternativesApp Stores & Software Installers like AppCenter

AppCenter is described as 'Fast software store built on top of libappstore (https://launchpad.net/libappstore)' and is a App Store in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AppCenter for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Android, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best AppCenter alternative is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AppCenter are Aurora Store, Chocolatey, Google Play Store and Homebrew.

More about AppCenter
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
AppCenter alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

     848 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    78 F-Droid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    F-Droid screenshot 1
    F-Droid screenshot 2
    F-Droid screenshot 3
     

    • F-Droid is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to AppCenter.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AppCenter.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceAppCenter is also Free and Open Source
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightAppCenter is not according to our users
  2. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

     319 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Aurora Store enables you to search and download apps from the official Google Play store. You can check app descriptions, screenshots, updates, reviews, and download the APK directly from Google Play to your device.

    76 Aurora Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Aurora Store screenshot 1
    Aurora Store screenshot 2
    Aurora Store screenshot 3
     
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
     

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to AppCenter.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceAppCenter is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAppCenter is not according to our users
  5. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

     623 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    97 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Google Play Store screenshot 1
     
  6. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

     185 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    60 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Homebrew screenshot 1
     

    • Homebrew is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to AppCenter.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceAppCenter is also Free and Open Source
    • Homebrew is LightweightAppCenter is not according to our users
  7. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

     66 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    This is an F-Droid style repository for Android apps, provided by IzzyOnDroid. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their...

    60 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    IzzyOnDroid screenshot 1
     
  9. Aptoide icon

    Aptoide

     322 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Aptoide is a distributed marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.

    95 Aptoide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Aptoide screenshot 1
     
  11. APKMirror icon

    APKMirror

     112 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.

    95 APKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKMirror screenshot 1
     
  13. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

     105 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    The Snap Store gives you instant access to thousands of free and open-source applications. And now you can buy apps from some of the leading providers too. All our software is easy to find and install so you can have a customised desktop that suits you in no time.

    40 Snap Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
    Snap Store screenshot 1
     
  14. G-Droid icon

    G-Droid

     51 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    G-Droid is a client application to browse the F-Droid repository. It has a slighly different approach of UI design to the F-Droid client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    G-Droid screenshot 1
    G-Droid screenshot 2
    G-Droid screenshot 3
     
12 of 40 AppCenter alternatives