Setapp AlternativesSoftware Installers and other similar apps like Setapp

Setapp is described as 'Unified marketplace for Mac and iPhone users to discover hand-picked, trusted apps. Users can access apps in two ways:' and is a software installer in the online services category. There are more than 10 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 Warehouse, Brewer X, 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.

    65 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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    Brewer X

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    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

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    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:

    22 Cakebrew alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Flattool icon

    Flattool

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    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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
  10. nanobrew icon

    nanobrew

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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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Docker
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    MacPorts

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    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.

    37 MacPorts alternatives

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    • Mac
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  13. 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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  14. getapps.cafe icon

    getapps.cafe

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    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
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