GNU/Linux Apps
Linux Distribution-agnostic package management systems
| Feature | AppImage | Flatpak | Snap | Zero Install |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No software necessary to install a package | Yes | No | No | No |
| Shared runtimes | None | Full | Basic | Yes |
| Sanboxing | None | Custom | AppArmor | Yes |
| Repository support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central repo | No | No | Yes | No |
| Updates | None | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Widely-used package management system
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