MacUpdater AlternativesTop Software Updaters & Software Installers like MacUpdater

MacUpdater is described as '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 MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click' and is a very popular software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MacUpdater for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Flatpak apps. The best MacUpdater alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like MacUpdater are Homebrew, FileHippo, Patch My PC and Latest.

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  1. Ninite icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to MacUpdater
    gabriellux
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    Indiscutivelmente a melhor alternativa para manter os softwares macOS atualizados. Fico triste apenas por não conseguir usar no meu MacBook Pro com macOS Sierra.

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    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to MacUpdater.

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to MacUpdater.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryMacUpdater is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Homebrew icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Homebrew as an Alternative to MacUpdater
    GadgetComa
    Negative
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    I like Homebrew, but it doesn't provide a comprehensive scanning capability to identify installed apps that need updates. It only manages updates for Homebrew-installed apps.

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    • Homebrew is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to MacUpdater.

    • Homebrew is the most popular Open Source alternative to MacUpdater.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceMacUpdater is Paid and Proprietary
  3. FileHippo icon
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    Explore FileHippo for the latest high-quality software downloads, ensuring no popups or spyware interfere. With a streamlined user experience, discover and update apps across various categories securely. Enjoy free, reliable software updates with an intuitive interface.

    78 FileHippo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • FileHippo is the most popular Web-based alternative to MacUpdater.

    • FileHippo is Free and ProprietaryMacUpdater is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Patch My PC icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Patch My PC as an Alternative to MacUpdater
    HealthAndWealth
    Negative
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    Patch My PC works great on Windows, but there's no macOS version; MacUpdater, believe it or not, updates only Mac.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Patch My PC is the most popular commercial alternative to MacUpdater.

    • Patch My PC is Paid and ProprietaryMacUpdater is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Latest icon
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    Latest is a free and open source app for macOS that checks if all your apps are up to date. Get a quick overview of which apps changed and what changed and update them right away.

    4 Latest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Latest as an Alternative to MacUpdater
    Guest
    Negative
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    It misses too much apps compared to the MacUpdater

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    AlphaCharlie
    Positive
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    Great little application however there are a lot of Apps that are not supported.

    Bombino
    Positive
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    free, open source, functional

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    • Almost everyone thinks Latest is a great MacUpdater alternative.

    • Latest is Free and Open SourceMacUpdater is Paid and Proprietary
  6. UpdateHub icon
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    UpdateHub is an app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications.

    31 UpdateHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing, and supports update details, exclusions, and scheduling.

    21 Glarysoft Software Update alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. MacUpdate icon
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    MacUpdate is the most complete resource to find and download free software for Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPad. Read and post software reviews with the brightest Mac minds from around the world. Find alternatives to the apps you already use.

    27 MacUpdate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    MacUpdate Desktop makes managing and updating your applications easy and automatic. It helps you organize your favorite applications and keep track of them when new versions become available. Download and install new updates. Find out whats new. Stay up to date like never before.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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  10. Flattool icon
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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

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
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