Cakebrew AlternativesPackage Managers and other similar apps like Cakebrew

Cakebrew has been discontinued. Similar apps include Homebrew, which is free and open source. Other options are Updatest, CaskHub, WailBrew and Homebrew Cask. You can choose from more than 10 Package Managers like Cakebrew for Mac, Linux, the web, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. Homebrew icon
     209 likes

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

    69 Homebrew alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. Updatest icon
     14 likes

    Visually convert Mac apps into Homebrew casks, manage updates, and streamline adoption with one-click options and smart suggestions. Eliminates terminal commands, supports custom casks, unified interface for updates, and automates app management for all skill levels.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  3. CaskHub icon
     15 likes

    A native macOS app store for Homebrew casks. Browse, search, install, update, and uninstall thousands of Mac apps distributed through Homebrew - with original app icons extracted from the source, categories, popularity charts, and one-click actions, all in a clean SwiftUI...

    14 CaskHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  4. WailBrew icon
     12 likes

    A minimalistic and beautiful GUI for Homebrew package management on macOS. Experience the power of command-line tools through an intuitive, modern interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  5. Homebrew Cask icon
     39 likes

    Homebrew-cask provides a friendly homebrew-style CLI workflow for the administration of Mac applications distributed as binaries.

    It's implemented as a homebrew external command called cask.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  6. Warehouse icon
     14 likes

    Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. Brewer X icon
     13 likes

    Brewer X is a refreshing user interface for Homebrew. Manage your apps, scripts, and fonts with ease and dive into the most comprehensive software library for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Setapp icon
     30 likes

    Setapp is a unified marketplace for Mac and iPhone users to discover hand-picked, trusted apps. Users can access apps in two ways:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Applite icon
     11 likes

    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  10. One dashboard for every outdated app, tool & package on your Mac. Covers 48 sources: Homebrew, npm, pip, Cargo, MAS & more. 100% local, no telemetry. Free to scan. Native on Apple Silicon & Intel.

    13 Version Tracker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Tappie icon
     1 like

    Tappie is a free GUI for the Homebrew package manager. It lets you browse, search, install, uninstall, and update Homebrew packages without the command line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. TopOff icon
     2 likes

    A macOS menu bar app for Homebrew updates with automatic background checking. Shows at a glance when updates are available, with configurable check intervals and one-click upgrades.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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