Setapp Alternatives

Setapp is described as '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 configurable list' and is an app in the online services category. There are nine alternatives to Setapp for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Flatpak, Go (Programming Language) and Homebrew apps. The best Setapp alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Setapp are Brewer X, Warehouse, Applite and Cakebrew.

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  1. Homebrew icon

    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.

    63 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    Comments about Homebrew as an Alternative to Setapp
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    too technical for the average user

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceSetapp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Homebrew is LightweightSetapp is not according to our users
  2. Brewer X icon

    Brewer X

     12 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Install, upgrade, or uninstall anything in parallel with bulk actions
     
  6. Cakebrew icon

    Cakebrew

     18 likes

    Cakebrew is the most convenient way to use Homebrew for your daily tasks! It does for Homebrew what Synaptics does to Linux package managers. From the Cakebrew UI, you can:

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. macapps.link icon

    macapps.link

     42 likes

    The best alternative to Ninite for Mac. Get multiple apps silently. Just choose what apps to install and get apps installed automatically, fast and easy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
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  9. Flattool icon

    Flattool

     2 likes

    Flattool is a command line script designed to improve user experience with flatpaks. It streamlines flatpak management tasks, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
  10. MacPorts icon

    MacPorts

     26 likes

    The MacPorts Project is an opensource package management system that simplifies compiling, installing, upgrading, and removal of other open-source software on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and later, running on Intel or Apple Silicon.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Kelp icon

    Kelp

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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
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