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When comparing PiSi (Packages Installed Successfully as Intended) vs AppImage, the Slant community recommends PiSi (Packages Installed Successfully as Intended) for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux package managers?” PiSi (Packages Installed Successfully as Intended) is ranked 9th while AppImage is ranked 10th.
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Pros
Pro Uses "Kaptan"
Pro No integration into the system
Leaves your system untouched.
Pro Easy to use
Just execute the package to run the software.
Pro Easy deployment of software
It just works across different distros.
Cons
Con Simple syntax
Con No wayland support
Apps look pretty bad on 4k monitors.
Con No automatic updates
You have to re-download the application to update it.