Homebrew Alternatives

Apps similar to Homebrew include Chocolatey, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Ninite, Scoop, Flathub and MacUpdater. There's no shortage of Package Managers like Homebrew, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Windows, the web and iPad.

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  1. AM icon
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    AUR-inspired database, and package manager to install, update (for real) and manage ALL AppImages and other portable formats for GNU/Linux, system-wide or locally, with the ease of APT and the power of PacMan.

    27 AM alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  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.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Docker
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  3. A fast, modern package manager that leverages Homebrew's ecosystem without the overhead. Built in Rust for speed and reliability, wax provides 16-20x faster search operations and parallel installation workflows while maintaining full compatibility with Homebrew formulae and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Package manager for Chrome OS.

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    • Chrome OS
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  5. Koca icon
     1 like

    The universal build, package, and publishing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
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  6. Solseek icon
     1 like

    Solseek is a simple terminal user interface that allows you to browse, search, and manage packages from the Solus packages. Packages can be installed, reinstalled, updated, verified, and removed through the interface.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Solus
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  7. Very simple command line application downloader. Simply enter the name of the application or partial. There are no dependancies, install anywhere, and even add to environmental variables for global use. Very small footprint. No installer, so does not mess with registries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Silent Install Helper determines the type of installation package and allows you to install programs in "silent" mode (without user intervention). Supported installers: Inno Setup, Smart Installer, Wise installer, NSIS, RAR \ ZIP \ 7z \ 7z Setup \ Free Arc \ Microsoft...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. The tool allows to easily install multiple programs at once. It creates a setup package that contains multiple application installers. Simply run the package. Programs will be installed automatically in background mode (silently).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. GitRel icon
     2 likes

    Install and update binaries via GitHub Releases API.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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