Homebrew AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Software Updaters

The best Software Updater alternative to Homebrew is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Homebrew and 18 are Software Updaters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Updater alternatives to Homebrew are Ninite, Scoop, MacUpdater and Patch My PC.

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  1. Chocolatey icon
     362 likes

    Command-line application for installing, updating, and removing Windows software without registration, featuring centralized audits, automatic package creation, offline packages, disk space optimization, real-time deployment, inventory tracking, and multi-installer support.

    81 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  2. Ninite icon
     687 likes

    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.

    85 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. MacUpdater icon
     270 likes

    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history. Free trial scans, while bulk updating beyond ten apps requires a paid license and detailed control.

    23 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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  4. Patch My PC icon
     131 likes

    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.

    73 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. WinGet icon
     61 likes

    Open-source CLI enables installing, upgrading, removing, and configuring Windows software from a curated repository, supports YAML configuration files, automates device setup with PowerShell DSC, and serves developers, enterprises, and software vendors.

    19 WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  6. Synaptic icon
     182 likes

    Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.

    59 Synaptic alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Xfce
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Bazaar is a new app store for GNOME with a focus on discovering and installing applications and add-ons from Flatpak remotes, particularly Flathub. It emphasizes supporting the developers who make the Linux desktop possible.

    42 Bazaar App Store alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
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  8. GNOME Software icon
     51 likes

    Software lets you install and update applications and system extensions.

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GNOME
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  9. CaskHub icon
     14 likes

    A native macOS app store for Homebrew casks. Browse, search, install, update, and uninstall thousands of Mac apps distributed through Homebrew - with original app icons extracted from the source, categories, popularity charts, and one-click actions, all in a clean SwiftUI...

    14 CaskHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  10. Discover icon
     25 likes

    Utility for KDE's Plasma desktop environment for browsing, installing, and removing applications, implemented as an app store like application.

    42 Discover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  11. Brewer X icon
     13 likes

    Brewer X is a refreshing user interface for Homebrew. Manage your apps, scripts, and fonts with ease and dive into the most comprehensive software library for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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