Software Manager
Software Manager: A free Linux app store, not a workflow tool for managing applications. Ranked #30 of 31 in Application Management Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux users installing desktop software.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forLinux users installing desktop software
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Scoring and rubricsNo
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Graphical browsing and installation for Linux desktop applications
- Supports Flatpak applications from multiple Flatpak repositories
- Fits naturally into the Linux Mint desktop software ecosystem
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only availability limits platform coverage
- No scoring rubrics or reviewer collaboration workflows
- No applicant portals, automation, or reporting analytics
Our verdict on Software Manager
Software Manager, also known as mintinstall, is a free, open-source Linux Mint desktop application for discovering and installing desktop software. It is aimed at Linux users who prefer a graphical app-store interface over lower-level package-management tools. The application presents popular software from configured repositories and supports Flatpak applications, giving Linux Mint users a central place to browse and install free software.
Its main strength is platform fit. Software Manager is distributed as part of the Linux Mint ecosystem and works with Linux desktop software repositories alongside Flatpak. It can list Flatpaks from multiple Flatpak repositories, which broadens the available catalog within its desktop-focused scope. The experience is centered on discovery and installation rather than on managing business processes, and its Python development aligns with the Linux Mint desktop environment.
For buyers evaluating application-management software, the distinction is important. Software Manager does not provide scoring rubrics, reviewer collaboration, applicant portals, workflow automation, reporting analytics, or payment collection. Organizations that need structured application review or operational reporting should choose a product designed for those workflows instead. Linux Mint users who want a free graphical way to find and install desktop applications should find the product’s focus appropriate; teams seeking an applicant or portfolio management system should look elsewhere.
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Software Manager pricing
Software Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Scoring and rubrics | No |
| Reviewer collaboration | No |
| Applicant portal | No |
| Workflow automation | No |
| Reporting and analytics | No |
| Payment collection | No |
| Supported programs | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Flatpak |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | linuxmint-developer-guide.readthedocs.io |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Software Manager integrations
Software Manager lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Flatpak
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