Update-manager is a frontend for the apt package management system. It allows you to perform some actions of the command line tool apt-get in a graphical interface. Developed by Michael Vogt
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 | Ubuntu Update Manager | Synaptic |
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LibreOffice Integration | ||
Command line interface | ||
Ad-free | ||
Full descriptions | ||
Nuget | ||
Filter search results | ||
Integrated Search | ||
Software installer | ||
Clean design | ||
Lightweight | ||
Reliable update information | ||
Update notifier | ||
Auto Updates | ||
Auto update | ||
Portable | ||
Updates | ||
X server | ||
Linux | ||
Package Installing | ||
Ruby | ||
FOSS | ||
Package Manager | ||
Command line | ||
Access the AppStore | ||
Software Uninstallers |