pkgsrc Alternatives

pkgsrc is described as 'Framework for building over 17,000 open source software packages. It the native package manager on SmartOS, NetBSD, and Minix, and is portable across 23 different operating systems. Use one package manager across all of your systems!' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to pkgsrc for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flatpak and Go (Programming Language) apps. The best pkgsrc alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pkgsrc are Homebrew, Synaptic, Warehouse and Nix Package Manager.

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  1. Very simple command line application downloader. Simply enter the name of the application or partial. There are no dependancies, install anywhere, and even add to environmental variables for global use. Very small footprint. No installer, so does not mess with registries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Kelp icon
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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  3. Tvix icon
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    Tvix is a new implementation of Nix, a purely-functional package manager. It aims to have a modular implementation, in which different components can be reused or replaced based on the use-case.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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