GDebi Alternatives
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, Online / Web-based, KDE, Snapcraft and elementary OS. The best alternative is Synaptic, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GDebi are Snap Store , Software Updater (Canonical), Discover and Update Manager.
GDebi alternatives are mainly Software Installers but may also be Package Managers or App Stores. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GDebi.- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- Debian
- Xfce
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+.
- Free • Proprietary
- Linux
- Online
- Ubuntu
- Advanced Package Tool
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.
Snap Store vs GDebi opinions
The Snapcraft Store doesn't install .deb files.
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.
Discover is your new one stop shop for all things app- and addon-related. Designed from the ground up to be easily handled by users as well as easily integrated for distributions.
Manage applications and libraries installed on your system to the package level. Search, install and remove packages and inspect their versions and their dependencies.
The problem to solve is: Flatpak, Snap and AppImage having their own app store which can only browse their own format.
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Discontinued.
Cross-platform app store for Electron apps.
The QApt deb installer allows you to install local .deb files. The QApt Deb Installer resolves and downloads dependencies. The APT package manager does the same, but only for remote packages.