Debian package management system AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Software Installers

The best Software Installer alternative to Debian package management system is Advanced Package Tool, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked six alternatives to Debian package management system and three of them are Software Installers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Installer alternatives to Debian package management system are RPM Package Manager and Generic Package Manager.

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Debian package management system

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Debian package management system alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2024

Advanced Package Tool
Apt (for Advanced Package Tool) is a set of core tools inside Debian. The user interface application for Apt is aptitude.
38 Advanced Package Tool alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Linux
Advanced Package Tool Features
Command line interface
Lightweight
Privacy focused
Ad-free
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RPM Package Manager
The RPM Package Manager (RPM) is a powerful command line driven package management system capable of installing, uninstalling, verifying, querying, and updating computer software packages. Each software package consists of an archive of files along with information about the...
24 RPM Package Manager alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Linux
RPM Package Manager Features
Software Management
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Generic Package Manager
Directly install applications from their GitHub repository with out-of-the-box support for updates using GPM, the package manager with the superpowers of a cross-platform build tool.
26 Generic Package Manager alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Generic Package Manager Features
Command line interface
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- Generic Package Manager is the most popular Windows alternative to Debian package management system.
- Generic Package Manager is Free and Open SourceDebian package management system is also Free and Open Source