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

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