Zero Install Alternatives

Apps similar to Zero Install include PortableApps.com, which is free and open source. Other options are Chocolatey, Ninite, Flatpak and Patch My PC. You're spoiled for choice with Software Updaters like Zero Install: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux, the web and Mac.

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  1. Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing,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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software.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
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  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.

    15 AppImageKit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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 Effortlessly replace outdated software with their latest version using Systweak Software Updater to prevent security issues and improve PC performance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. "The Great Unattended Project - TGUP is an Online Unattended Installer that downloads and installs latest versions of commonly-used freeware silently in sequence and sorts them into the startmenu."

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  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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  10. Major Geeks SoftwareUpdater is a desktop tool that combines a software updater with a news update system. With just two clicks, users can access the latest news and downloads from MajorGeeks.Com.

    16 Major Geeks SoftwareUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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