Yay AlternativesPackage Managers and other similar apps like Yay

Yay is described as 'AUR helper written in go, based on the design of yaourt, apacman and pacaur' and is a Package Manager in the development category. There are six alternatives to Yay for Linux, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, Ubuntu and Linux Mobile. The best Yay alternative is Paru, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Yay are Pacstall, yaourt, pacaur and Trizen.

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    Paru is an AUR helper written in Rust and based on the design of yay. It aims to be your standard pacman wrapping AUR helper with minimal interaction.

    6 Paru alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
     
    • Paru is the most popular Linux alternative to Yay.

    • Paru is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Yay.

    • Paru is Free and Open SourceYay is also Free and Open Source
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    Pacstall will attempt to become the AUR Ubuntu wishes it had. It takes the AUR and puts a spin on it, making it easier to install programs without scouring github repos and the likes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Ubuntu
     
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    pacman manager + acsess to AUR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    An AUR helper that minimizes user interaction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
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    Trizen AUR Package Manager: A lightweight wrapper for AUR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Aura is a package manager for Arch Linux. Its original purpose is as an AUR helper, in that it automates the process of installing packages from the Arch User Repositories. It is, however, capable of much more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
     
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