GNOME Software AlternativesApp Stores & Package Managers like GNOME Software

GNOME Software is described as 'Software lets you install and update applications and system extensions' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GNOME Software for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Android, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best GNOME Software alternative is F-Droid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNOME Software are Aurora Store, Chocolatey, Obtainium and Google Play Store.

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  1. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

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    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    76 F-Droid alternatives

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    Application types

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • This alternative is disputed. F-Droid is a legitimate GNOME Software alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to GNOME Software.

    • F-Droid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNOME Software.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
  2. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

     324 likes

    Aurora Store enables you to search and download apps from the official Google Play store. You can check app descriptions, screenshots, updates, reviews, and download the APK directly from Google Play to your device.

    75 Aurora Store alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Comments about Aurora Store as an Alternative to GNOME Software
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    GNOME Software is not an Android app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Aurora Store is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes

    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    73 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to GNOME Software.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceGNOME Software is Free and Open Source
  5. Obtainium icon

    Obtainium

     117 likes

    Obtainium allows you to install and update Open-Source Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available.

    57 Obtainium alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

     624 likes

    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  7. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

     189 likes

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

    63 Homebrew alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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    • Homebrew is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to GNOME Software.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
  9. IzzyOnDroid icon

    IzzyOnDroid

     66 likes

    This is an F-Droid style repository for Android apps, provided by IzzyOnDroid. Applications in this repository are official binaries built by the original application developers, taken from their...

    59 IzzyOnDroid alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Flathub icon

    Flathub

     47 likes

    Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of desktop Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution.

    23 Flathub alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
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    Comments about Flathub as an Alternative to GNOME Software
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    Flathub is a webapp, Gnome Software is a desktop app

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    • Flathub is Free and Open SourceGNOME Software is also Free and Open Source
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    Aptoide

     322 likes

    Aptoide is a distributed marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.

    92 Aptoide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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  13. APKMirror icon

    APKMirror

     112 likes

    In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.

    93 APKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

     105 likes

    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.

    40 Snap Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
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    Comments about Snap Store as an Alternative to GNOME Software
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    Positive
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    Also lists technical packages.

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    • Snap Store is Free and ProprietaryGNOME Software is Free and Open Source
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