pacman is a package manager written specifically for Arch Linux. Developed by Arch Linux
License: Open Source
Synaptic is a GTK+-based graphical user interface for Advanced Packaging Tool (APT)—the Package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. Synaptic is usually used on systems based on deb packages but can also be used on systems based on RPM packages. Developed by Daniel Paarmann
License: Open Source
Feature | pacman (package manager) | Synaptic |
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Command line interface | ||
Ad-free | ||
Full descriptions | ||
Nuget | ||
Filter search results | ||
Integrated Search | ||
Software installer | ||
Linux | ||
Package Installing | ||
Ruby | ||
FOSS | ||
Package Manager | ||
Command line | ||
Library | ||
Access the AppStore | ||
Update notifier | ||
Updates | ||
Software Uninstallers | ||
Auto update |