Best software centers and package manager apps
Graphical app stores and package manager front ends for finding, installing and updating software on Linux desktops.
4 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All software centers and package manager apps
- Alternatives to Cork
SwiftUI Homebrew manager for installing packages, managing taps and services, and clearing caches.
PaidmacOS - LaAlternatives to Latest
Free, open-source Mac utility that shows which of your apps have updates and what changed.
Open sourcemacOS - Alternatives to Taphouse
Native Mac app for browsing, installing, updating and cleaning up Homebrew packages.
Free plan + paidmacOS - Alternatives to Updatest
Free Mac app that finds and installs updates for all your apps from Homebrew, the App Store and more.
Free plan + paidmacOS
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Common questions
What are the best software centers and package manager apps?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading software centers and package manager apps right now are Cork, Latest, Taphouse and Updatest.
Are there free software centers and package manager apps?
Yes. Latest (open source), Taphouse (free plan + paid) and Updatest (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which software centers and package manager apps are open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.