Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.




GDebi is described as 'Lets you install local deb packages resolving and installing its dependencies. apt does the same, but only for remote (http, ftp) located packages' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GDebi for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Flathub, Snapcraft and Flatpak apps. The best GDebi alternative is Synaptic, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GDebi are Snap Store , Bazaar App Store, Discover and bauh.
Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.




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.


The Snapcraft Store doesn't install .deb files.


Bazaar is a new app store for GNOME with a focus on discovering and installing applications and add-ons from Flatpak remotes, particularly Flathub. It emphasizes supporting the developers who make the Linux desktop possible.




Utility for KDE's Plasma desktop environment for browsing, installing, and removing applications, implemented as an app store like application.



bauh (ba-oo), formerly known as fpakman, is a graphical interface for managing your Linux software (packages/applications). It currently supports the following formats: AppImage, ArchLinux repositories/AUR, Flatpak, Snap and Web applications.

App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.




The Linux Mint update manager. Helps installing security updates and new versions of packages.

One of the great things about using open source software is the frequency with which bugs are fixed, security holes are patched, and new features are added. Ubuntu includes a very convenient update manager, which checks the software repositories for updates, and alerts you to...





Manage applications and libraries installed on your system to the package level. Search, install and remove packages and inspect their versions and their dependencies.









Snap store is for handling snap packages, not deb packages