Side by side
Distr vs Npackd
Both stand on app installation. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Distr Free plan LinuxWindows
Npackd combines a graphical store, command-line package management, repository controls, and software tracking at no listed cost. Its broad platform compatibility and package formats support varied Windows and Linux setups.
Visit NpackdThe facts
| Distr | Npackd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | distr.sh | npackd.org |
| On app installation | #13 of 24 | #9 of 24 |
Distr: what it does well
Npackd: what it does well
- Free for personal use
- 1,000+ default packages
- Silent unattended installation
- Dependency resolution supported
- Custom repositories supported
What to know first
- Default package use is free for personal use
- Package binaries and icons are excluded from package-data licensing
- Proxy settings use the internet settings control panel