nixpkgs Alternatives
Safer and better-maintained options, ranked by Nerq Trust Score. Updated 2026-09-11.
nixpkgs has a Nerq Trust Score of 72 (B). Nix Packages collection & NixOS
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PromptX | 78 | B | 3.6k | Higher trust (78 vs 72) |
| 2 | qax-os/excelize | 76 | B | 20.3k | Higher trust (76 vs 72) |
| 3 | microsoft/CyberBattleSim | 75 | B | 1.8k | Higher trust (75 vs 72) |
| 4 | awesome-openclaw-usecases | 75 | B | 1.8k | Higher trust (75 vs 72) |
| 5 | warengonzaga/tinyclaw | 73 | B | 71 | Higher trust (73 vs 72) |
| 6 | elevenlabs/ui | 72 | B | 2.0k | Higher trust (72 vs 72) |
| 7 | beads_viewer | 72 | B | 1.2k | Higher trust (72 vs 72) |
| 8 | obsidian-skills | 72 | B | 9.5k | Similar scope |
| 9 | awesome-ai-apps | 71 | B | 719 | Lower trust (71 vs 72) |
| 10 | risingwavelabs/risingwave | 70 | B | 8.8k | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
| 11 | agentation | 70 | B | 2.1k | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
| 12 | BrainX | 70 | B | 73 | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
| 13 | doramirdor/NadirClaw | 70 | C | 146 | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
| 14 | VincentKaufmann/noapi-google-search-mcp | 70 | C | 59 | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
| 15 | Kocoro-lab/Shannon | 70 | C | 1.0k | Lower trust (70 vs 72) |
Compare
- nixpkgs vs PromptX
- nixpkgs vs qax-os/excelize
- nixpkgs vs microsoft/CyberBattleSim
- nixpkgs vs awesome-openclaw-usecases
- nixpkgs vs warengonzaga/tinyclaw
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to nixpkgs?
The top alternatives based on Nerq Trust Score are listed above, all independently evaluated for security and reliability.
Is it safe to switch from nixpkgs?
Check each alternative's safety report by clicking its name. Trust scores above 70 indicate strong reliability.
How does Nerq rank nixpkgs alternatives?
Alternatives are ranked by Trust Score v2, combining security, maintenance, documentation, and community signals.