FileHippo App Manager Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FileHippo App Manager for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is UniGetUI, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FileHippo App Manager and 19 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FileHippo App Manager are Ninite, Patch My PC, UpdateHub and Ketarin.

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  1. UniGetUI icon
     167 likes

    Intuitive interface for managing software on Windows through WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery. Offers bulk install, detailed metadata, custom options, auto-updates, tray notifications, filtering, backups, and restore features.

    31 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chocolatey
     
  2. Ninite icon
     684 likes

    Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

    79 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  3. Patch My PC icon
     129 likes

    Patch My PC Home Updater is a free, user-friendly software designed to keep over 300 applications on your computer up-to-date. It automates the process of updating and installing apps, ensuring your system is secure and running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1.

    71 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  4. UpdateHub icon
     18 likes

    An app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Ketarin icon
     73 likes

    Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates and optionally installs setup packages by monitoring web pages for changes. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date (like a package manager), but rather to maintain a compilation of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Zero Install icon
     36 likes

    Zero Install is a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers.

    31 Zero Install alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
     
  7. UCheck icon
     8 likes

    UCheck is a tool that will help you to keep your software updated. You can scan your machine for outdated software and perform an automated update to latest version.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing, and supports update details, exclusions, and scheduling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Heimdal icon
     6 likes

    Automatically updates essential third-party programs to reduce security vulnerabilities targeted by cybercriminals, running silently in the background and alerting users to outdated software. Designed to work alongside antivirus solutions for layered protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Effortlessly keeps your software and drivers up-to-date by notifying you of outdated applications. Avira Software Updater protects against security threats by patching vulnerabilities, ensuring convenience, privacy and preventing system overload with efficient updates.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. IObit Software Updater automatically checks and updates your important software to enjoy new features and fix security vulnerabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Effortlessly replace outdated software with their latest version using Systweak Software Updater to prevent security issues and improve PC performance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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