Ninite Alternatives for Mac

Ninite is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is MacUpdater. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Homebrew or PackagePicker.co. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and ten of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Ninite are Zero Install, macapps.link, Applite and Heimdal.

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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. MacUpdater icon
     246 likes

    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 MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.

    16 MacUpdater alternatives
    MacUpdater screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Update Notifier
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  No Subscription
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Software Download
    7.  Package Manager
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    MacUpdater iconNinite Icon

    MacUpdater VS Ninite

    Is MacUpdater a good alternative to Ninite?
     
    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to Ninite.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to Ninite.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • MacUpdater is LightweightNinite is not according to our users
  2. 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

    Homebrew VS Ninite

    Is Homebrew a good alternative to Ninite?
     
    • 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
  3. 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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  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

    Is Zero Install a good alternative to Ninite?
     
    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. macapps.link icon
     40 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.

    23 macapps.link alternatives
    macapps.link screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online

    macapps.link Features

    1.  Unattended installation
    macapps.link iconNinite Icon

    macapps.link VS Ninite

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  6. Applite icon
     4 likes

    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    56 Applite alternatives
    Applite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Homebrew
    Applite iconNinite Icon

    Applite VS Ninite

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  7. Heimdal icon
     6 likes

    Heimdal is a handy and reliable utility designed to update critical applications installed on your computer.

    27 Heimdal alternatives
    Heimdal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac

    Heimdal Features

    1.  Auto Update
    Heimdal iconNinite Icon

    Heimdal VS Ninite

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  8. Get Mac Apps icon
     20 likes

    A simple web based app which streamlines the installation of common Mac apps. Perfect for to use after a fresh installation of OS X.

    12 Get Mac Apps alternatives
    Get Mac Apps screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online

    Get Mac Apps Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Unattended installation
    Get Mac Apps iconNinite Icon

    Get Mac Apps VS Ninite

    Is Get Mac Apps a good alternative to Ninite?
     
  9. MacUpdate Desktop icon
     18 likes

    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.

    28 MacUpdate Desktop alternatives
    MacUpdate Desktop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    MacUpdate Desktop Features

    1.  Update Notifier
    2.  Desktop applications updating
    MacUpdate Desktop iconNinite Icon

    MacUpdate Desktop VS Ninite

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