Flatpak Alternatives

Flatpak is described as 'Distributing applications on Linux is a pain: different distributions in multiple versions, each with their own versions of libraries and packaging formats. Flatpak is here to change all that. It allows the same app to be installed on different Linux distributions, including' and is a popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Flatpak for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flatpak and Homebrew apps. The best Flatpak alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Flatpak are Flathub, Bazaar App Store, Nix Package Manager and Zero Install.

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  1. 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
     
  2. nanobrew icon
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    A fast package manager for macOS and Linux. Written in Zig. Uses Homebrew's bottles and formulas under the hood, plus native .deb support for Docker containers.

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Docker
     
  3. Shradiko icon
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    Shradiko is a tool for making portable AppImages from distro packages. Currently, it only supports DEB packages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. Orbital Apps icon
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    ORB executables provide an easy way to distribute Linux Applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  5. Koca icon
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    The universal build, package, and publishing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  6. Installer-SH is an independent installation package for Linux and FreeBSD applications, allowing you to distribute and install programs even on standalone computers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  7. 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)
     
  8. "Tree-shaped" sandbox: multi-layer nesting and branching, like a “tree” composed of multiple sub-containers. A sandbox is composed of multiple layered sub-containers. With this design, “untrusted” procs and “semi-trusted” procs run in different layers of a sandbox;...

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    • Linux
     
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