Homebrew Alternatives

Homebrew is described as 'The easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux' and is a very popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Homebrew for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Flatpak apps. The best Homebrew alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Homebrew are Ninite, MacUpdater, Scoop and Flatpak.

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  1. Tappie icon
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    Tappie is a free GUI for the Homebrew package manager. It lets you browse, search, install, uninstall, and update Homebrew packages without the command line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Docker
     
  3. Package manager for Chrome OS.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
     
  4. Koca icon
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    The universal build, package, and publishing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  5. 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
     
  6. Portage icon
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    Package management system for Gentoo Linux.

    The Portage Development Project works to provide a continuously expanding and developing tool for the management and installation of packages. The developers work on providing a coherent system that is as trouble free as possible (bac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Solseek icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Solus
     
  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
     
  9. 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.

    44 Direct File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. 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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