Homebrew
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VisitHomebrew vs Munki
What both publish
| Fact | Homebrew | Munki |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Homebrew installs command-line tools and applications across macOS, Linux and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). | Munki is a set of tools for macOS administrators to manage software installs and, in many cases, removals on macOS client machines. |
| Support | Homebrew directs users to GitHub Discussions and its issue form for help; support coverage varies by system configuration tier. | The project directs users to the munki-discuss Google Group for questions and help getting started, and says not to post support questions as GitHub code issues. |
Homebrew plans
- HomebrewFree
Munki plans
- MunkiFree
Pick Homebrew if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Munki if…
Munki suits macOS administrators managing software across Mac client machines, including organizations with large Mac fleets. The server administrator’s machine must run macOS.