Heimdal AlternativesSoftware Updaters and other similar apps like Heimdal

Heimdal is described as 'Handy and reliable utility designed to update critical applications installed on your computer' and is a software updater in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Heimdal for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and BSD apps. The best Heimdal alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like Heimdal are Patch My PC, UpdateHub, Software Informer and Ketarin.

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Heimdal alternatives page was last updated Apr 26, 2024
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  1. Ninite icon
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    Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

    72 Ninite alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Software Download
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode

    Ninite VS Heimdal

     
    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to Heimdal.

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to Heimdal.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryHeimdal is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Ninite is LightweightHeimdal is not according to our users
  2. Patch My PC icon
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    Patch My PC Home Updater is a free, user-friendly software designed to keep over 300 applications on your computer up-to-date. It automates the process of updating and installing apps, ensuring your system is secure and running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1.

    68 Patch My PC alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Software Installer
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode

    Patch My PC VS Heimdal

     
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    Provides a better interface for granular control over specific applications and versions.

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    • Patch My PC is Free and ProprietaryHeimdal is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Patch My PC is LightweightHeimdal is not according to our users
  3. UpdateHub icon
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    UpdateHub is an app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications.

    31 UpdateHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required

    UpdateHub VS Heimdal

     
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    Software Informer is a programme, whose primary aim is to give you the up-to-date information about the software you actually use. Whenever a more recent version of any programme becomes available, Software Informer notifies you and offers a link for downloading the update.

    72 Software Informer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  User Rating
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Ratings
    7.  File Hosting

    Software Informer VS Heimdal

     
    • Software Informer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Heimdal.

    • Software Informer is Free and ProprietaryHeimdal is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Software Informer is LightweightHeimdal is not according to our users
  5. Ketarin icon
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    Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates and optionally installs setup packages by monitoring web pages for changes. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date (like a package manager), but rather to maintain a compilation of...

    45 Ketarin alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ketarin Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website Monitoring

    Ketarin VS Heimdal

     
    • Ketarin is the most popular Open Source alternative to Heimdal.

    • Ketarin is Free and Open SourceHeimdal is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Zero Install icon
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    Zero Install is a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers.

    33 Zero Install alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free

    Zero Install VS Heimdal

     
    • Zero Install is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Heimdal.

    • Zero Install is Free and Open SourceHeimdal is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zero Install is LightweightHeimdal is not according to our users
  7. UCheck icon
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    UCheck is a tool that will help you to keep your software updated. You can scan your machine for outdated software and perform an automated update to latest version.

    39 UCheck alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UCheck Features

    1.  Software Management

    UCheck VS Heimdal

     
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    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...

    33 Software Updater (Canonical) alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Software Updater (Canonical) Features

    1. LibreOffice icon  LibreOffice Integration

    Software Updater (Canonical) VS Heimdal

     
  9. Update Manager icon
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    The Linux Mint update manager. Helps installing security updates and new versions of packages.

    40 Update Manager alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Update Manager Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Update Notifier

    Update Manager VS Heimdal

     
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    Glarysoft Software Update is a free client that keeps your computer's software up-to-date by notifying you of available updates. It scans your computer, identifies outdated programs, and provides information and links to update your software.

    21 Glarysoft Software Update alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Glarysoft Software Update Features

    1.  Update Notifier

    Glarysoft Software Update VS Heimdal

     
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    Effortlessly replace outdated software with their latest version using Systweak Software Updater to prevent security issues and improve PC performance.

    16 Systweak Software Updater alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Systweak Software Updater Features

    1.  Auto Update

    Systweak Software Updater VS Heimdal

     
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    IObit Software Updater automatically checks and updates your important software to enjoy new features and fix security vulnerabilities.

    18 IObit Software Updater alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

    IObit Software Updater VS Heimdal

     
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