Package Manager Competitors

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is the global home for open source software, powering some of the world’s most ubiquitous software projects including Apache Airflow, Apache Camel, Apache Cassandra, Apache Groovy, Apache HTTP Server, and Apache Kafka. Established in 1999, The ASF is at the forefront of open source innovation, setting industry standards to advance software for the public good. We sustain open source projects in perpetuity, empowering developers to build communities that endure. Everything we do is open. Everyone is welcome. Learn more at https://apache.org. ASF’s annual Community Over Code event is where open source technologists convene to share best practices and use cases, forge critical relationships, and learn about advancements in their field. https://communityovercode.org/

Perforce Puppet is an established leader in IT automation, facilitating governance and efficient operation of hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments with consistent control, security, and compliance. In February 2026, Puppet became one of the first IT automation solutions to achieve ISO 42001 certification for its AI features, reinforcing our commitment to responsible AI and to operating an AI Management System that meets the highest international standards for governance, risk management, and ethical use. Governance-led automation is central to the Puppet platform. By embedding policy, compliance, and desired state enforcement into the foundational IT layer, Puppet helps reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and enable teams to maintain control and visibility as scale and complexity grow beyond human capacity. Puppet has been a part of Perforce Software since 2022. Perforce is the trusted partner to govern software delivery in the age of AI execution. Its solutions enforce guardrails across code, quality, infrastructure, and data — enabling innovation without introducing risk. Built for high-stakes, revenue-critical applications where failure isn’t an option.