Kelp AlternativesPackage Managers & Software Installers like Kelp

Kelp is described as 'A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kelp for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Arch Linux apps. The best Kelp alternative is UniGetUI, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kelp are Ninite, Chocolatey, MacUpdater and Scoop.

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  1. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

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    Intuitive interface for managing software on Windows through WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery. Offers bulk install, detailed metadata, custom options, auto-updates, tray notifications, filtering, backups, and restore features.

    21 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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    • UniGetUI is the most popular Windows alternative to Kelp.

    • UniGetUI is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kelp.

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourceKelp is also Free and Open Source
    • UniGetUI is Privacy focusedKelp is not according to our users
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    Ninite

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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.

    76 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Setapp

    Setapp provides a curated collection of commercial apps available through a low-cost subscription. Access to the apps is driven by a straight-forward local app that neatly organizes them in a searchable, filterable and configurab...

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    MacUpdater

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    MacUpdater is an application that can scan your Mac and display which of the apps that you have installed are not up-to-date. MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.

    17 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to Kelp.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to Kelp.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryKelp is Free and Open Source
    • MacUpdater is Privacy focusedKelp is not according to our users
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    Homebrew

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    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    60 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    • Homebrew is the most popular Linux alternative to Kelp.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceKelp is also Free and Open Source
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    Patch My PC

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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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Flatpak

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    Distributing applications on Linux is a pain: different distributions in multiple versions, each with their own versions of libraries and packaging formats. Flatpak is here to change all that. It allows the same app to be installed on different Linux distributions, including...

    29 Flatpak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Flathub

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    Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of desktop Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution.

    23 Flathub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Flathub is the most popular Web-based alternative to Kelp.

    • Flathub is Free and Open SourceKelp is also Free and Open Source
    • Flathub is Privacy focusedKelp is not according to our users
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