Zero Install Alternatives

Zero Install is described as 'Decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Zero Install for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and BSD apps. The best Zero Install alternative is PortableApps.com, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zero Install are Ninite, Chocolatey, Flatpak and Patch My PC.

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    Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing, and supports update details, exclusions, and scheduling.

    21 Glarysoft Software Update alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Heimdal icon
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    Automatically updates essential third-party programs to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software. Designed to work alongside antivirus solutions for layered protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Heimdal is the most popular Mac alternative to Zero Install.

    • Heimdal is Freemium and ProprietaryZero Install is Free and Open Source
  3. AppImageKit icon
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    Using AppImageKit you can package desktop applications as AppImages that run on common Linux-based operating systems, such as RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian and derivatives.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Effortlessly replace outdated software with their latest version using Systweak Software Updater to prevent security issues and improve PC performance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    You can now easily explore and get your favorite applications easily (in some cases directly from their original authors!). No matter which GNU/Linux distribution you are using.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Chef Habitat icon
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    Open-source software that creates platform-independent build artifacts and provides built-in deployment and management capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Effortlessly keeps your software and drivers up-to-date by notifying you of outdated applications. Avira Software Updater protects against security threats by patching vulnerabilities, ensuring convenience, privacy and preventing system overload with efficient updates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Update Detector is a free application from Filepuma.com that helps you to keep the software on your computer up-to-date. It is so light and only takes seconds to run.

    30 Filepuma.com Update Detector alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Aranjepack icon
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    Aranjepack makes it easier to get a computer set up after operating system (re)installation by packaging together useful applications. Most (but not all) applications can be installed without an internet connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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