Is there any alternative to MacPorts? MacPorts became really a pain because it does compile the packages on your machine, like the infamous gentoo and I would like something with a smaller footprint on your machine.

I know that Fink and other solutions exists but from what I remember form few years ago they are less maintained than macports.

I would like to read a more informed opinion regarding which solution would be optimal and why.
Alternatives for MacPorts

Homebrew


Uses OS X binary versions when available
Compiles OS X optimized versions

Compiling usually faster than with MacPorts

Easy to use, e.g. to install wget: $ brew install wget
Tries to separate already installed software from what is installed through brew …
… while taking advantage of already installed software and libraries (e.g. doesn't install a working version of Perl twice)
Installing software doesn't need root access
Actively developed on github


Fink


Uses Debian tools like dpkg and apt-get
Easy to use, e.g. to install wget: $ fink install wget
Can be used to install precompiled packages or to compile everything from the source
Has a separate directory tree to avoid interference with the system


Rudix


Last version 2010-04-10


MacLibre


Has GUI
Nothing new on the website since 2008