Homebrew
Homebrew is a free and open-source package manager that simplifies the installation of software on macOS and Linux operating systems.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The missing package manager for macOS and Linux, simplifying software installation and management.
Who should look elsewhere
Mac/Linux only
Pros
- +Essential Mac tool
- +Huge package library
- +Easy to use
- +Community driven
- +Free
Cons
- −Mac/Linux only
- −Can be slow
- −Occasional breakage
- −Large installations
- −Dependency issues
Key features
- ✓Package manager
- ✓Formula repository
- ✓Cask support
- ✓Dependency management
- ✓macOS and Linux
- ✓Tap system
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | 100% free and open source; Git and Ruby based; Community maintained |
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