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 Flathub.

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  1. liar icon
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    Linux Installer for ARchives a.k.a liar is an easy to use command to install software packaged as an archive on Linux systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Tvix icon
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    Tvix is a new implementation of Nix, a purely-functional package manager. It aims to have a modular implementation, in which different components can be reused or replaced based on the use-case.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. getapps.cafe is a subscription marketplace of curated, native macOS and Windows desktop apps. One plan - Solo ($9.99/month, 1 device) or Family ($14.99/month, 5 devices) - unlocks every app on the menu, including a Word-compatible editor (DocCafe), an Excel-compatible...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. A streamlined solution for macOS software updates and application migration. Designed to keep your system up-to-date and bring unmanaged apps into a controlled, manageable environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Kelp icon
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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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