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Topgrade vs Updatest: catalog facts
Topgrade	Updatest
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Freemium Downloadable from the website or Homebrew; pricing details are not stated on the homepage.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Coordinates updates across many existing tools	Checks Homebrew, Mac App Store, Sparkle, Electron and GitHub sources Detects update sources automatically from app metadata
It depends on the behavior and permissions of the underlying package managers.	Requires macOS 15 or later Full detection works best with Homebrew installed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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