Ninite Alternatives for Linux

Ninite is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Ninite are PackagePicker.co, Warehouse, Zero Install and Flattool.

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Ninite alternatives are mainly Software Installers but may also be Software Updaters or Package Managers.  Other popular filters includes Windows + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ninite.
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Ninite alternatives page was last updated Dec 30, 2024
  1. Homebrew icon
     167 likes

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

    54 Homebrew alternatives
    Homebrew screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    Homebrew iconNinite Icon

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    • Most users think Homebrew is a great Ninite alternative.

    • Homebrew is the most popular Linux alternative to Ninite.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Homebrew is LightweightNinite is not according to our users
  2. PackagePicker.co icon
     12 likes

    PackagePicker is a quick way to install your favorite software using existing package managers. Go through the checklist, select the apps you want, and get a command to install them all at once!

    4 PackagePicker.co alternatives
    PackagePicker generating a command to install with Chocolatey

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    PackagePicker.co iconNinite Icon

    PackagePicker.co VS Ninite

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  3. Warehouse icon
     8 likes

    Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.

    53 Warehouse alternatives
    Warehouse screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Flatpak
    7.  Dependency Tracking
    Warehouse iconNinite Icon

    Warehouse VS Ninite

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  4. Zero Install icon
     31 likes

    Zero Install is a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers.

    33 Zero Install alternatives
    Zero Install screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    Zero Install iconNinite Icon

    Zero Install VS Ninite

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    Comments about Zero Install as an Alternative to Ninite
     
    Guest

    it is good that i dont have to go around and get them one by one

    Positive commentNov 12, 2018
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    • Zero Install is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zero Install is LightweightNinite is not according to our users
  5. Flattool icon
     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.

    53 Flattool alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak

    Flattool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Flatpak
    Flattool iconNinite Icon

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  6. App Grid icon
     12 likes

    App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.

    39 App Grid alternatives
    App Grid screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2020.

    App Grid iconNinite Icon

    App Grid VS Ninite

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  7. Update Manager icon
     28 likes

    The Linux Mint update manager. Helps installing security updates and new versions of packages.

    41 Update Manager alternatives
    Update Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Update Manager Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Update Notifier
    Update Manager iconNinite Icon

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  8. Ubuntu After Install icon
     8 likes

    This program installs a collection of some of the best Ubuntu software and can be considered to be one of the top things to do after installing Ubuntu.

    32 Ubuntu After Install alternatives
    Ubuntu After Install screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last version is from April 2021.

    Ubuntu After Install iconNinite Icon

    Ubuntu After Install VS Ninite

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  9. Deepin Store icon
     20 likes

    Deepin Software Center, aka DSC, is one of the most talked about applications of Linux Deepin. Installing new applications is just a one-click operation. DSC supports parallel downloading, resuming downloads, update notification and cache cleaning.

    22 Deepin Store alternatives
    Deepin Store screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Deepin Store Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  App center
    Deepin Store iconNinite Icon

    Deepin Store VS Ninite

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