pkgsrc Alternatives

Apps similar to pkgsrc include Chocolatey, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Homebrew, Synaptic, Nix Package Manager and Warehouse. You can choose from more than 10 Package Managers like pkgsrc for Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.

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  1. Z

    zerobrew

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    A 5-20x faster experimental Homebrew alternative.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. D

    Direct File Manager

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    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

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. P

    PackageKit

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    A D-Bus abstraction layer that allows the user to manage packages in a secure way using a cross-distro, cross-architecture API.

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    • Linux
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    Kelp

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    A simple replacement for homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS written in Go.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Go (Programming Language)
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    • European Union flagEU
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  6. Tvix icon

    Tvix

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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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    • Linux
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