Software Updater (Canonical) AlternativesSoftware Updaters and other similar apps like Software Updater (Canonical)

Software Updater (Canonical) is described as 'One of the great things about using open source software is the frequency with which bugs are fixed, security holes are patched, and new features are added. Ubuntu includes a very convenient update manager, which checks the software repositories for updates, and alerts you to' and is a popular software updater in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Software Updater (Canonical) for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Flatpak apps. The best Software Updater (Canonical) alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Software Updater (Canonical) are Patch My PC, Synaptic, UpdateHub and Software Informer.

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  1. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Software Updater (Canonical).

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Software Updater (Canonical).

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceSoftware Updater (Canonical) is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoftware Updater (Canonical) is not according to our users
  2. Patch My PC icon

    Patch My PC

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Patch My PC is the most popular commercial alternative to Software Updater (Canonical).

    • Patch My PC is Paid and ProprietarySoftware Updater (Canonical) is Free and Open Source
    • Patch My PC is LightweightSoftware Updater (Canonical) is not according to our users
  4. Synaptic icon

    Synaptic

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    Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.

    56 Synaptic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Xfce
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    • Synaptic is the most popular Linux alternative to Software Updater (Canonical).

    • Synaptic is Free and Open SourceSoftware Updater (Canonical) is also Free and Open Source
    • Synaptic is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoftware Updater (Canonical) is not according to our users
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    Avira Software Updater

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  6. UpdateHub icon

    UpdateHub

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Software Informer icon

    Software Informer

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    Software Informer is a programme, whose primary aim is to give you the up-to-date information about the software you actually use. Whenever a more recent version of any programme becomes available, Software Informer notifies you and offers a link for downloading the update.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Software Informer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Software Updater (Canonical).

    • Software Informer is Free and ProprietarySoftware Updater (Canonical) is Free and Open Source
    • Software Informer is LightweightSoftware Updater (Canonical) is not according to our users
  8. Discover icon

    Discover

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    Utility for KDE's Plasma desktop environment for browsing, installing, and removing applications, implemented as an app store like application.

    37 Discover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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  10. Ketarin icon

    Ketarin

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    Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates and optionally installs setup packages by monitoring web pages for changes. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date (like a package manager), but rather to maintain a compilation of...

    46 Ketarin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. UCheck icon

    UCheck

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    UCheck is a tool that will help you to keep your software updated. You can scan your machine for outdated software and perform an automated update to latest version.

    40 UCheck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. bauh

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    bauh (ba-oo), formerly known as fpakman, is a graphical interface for managing your Linux software (packages/applications). It currently supports the following formats: AppImage, ArchLinux repositories/AUR, Flatpak, Snap and Web applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  14. Bazaar App Store icon

    Bazaar App Store

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    Bazaar is a new app store for GNOME with a focus on discovering and installing applications and add-ons from Flatpak remotes, particularly Flathub. It emphasizes supporting the developers who make the Linux desktop possible.

    37 Bazaar App Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • GNOME
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  15. Muon icon

    Muon

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    Manage applications and libraries installed on your system to the package level. Search, install and remove packages and inspect their versions and their dependencies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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