RuckZuck AlternativesPackage Managers & Software Updaters like RuckZuck

RuckZuck is described as 'Free Software Package Manager for Windows, designed to keep the Software on your System(s) up to date even if the Software was not installed with RuckZuck' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to RuckZuck for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, BSD, Oracle Solaris and SaaS apps. The best RuckZuck alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like RuckZuck are Chocolatey, Scoop, Patch My PC and Microsoft Store.

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  1. Ninite icon

    Ninite

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    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.

    76 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to RuckZuck.

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to RuckZuck.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryRuckZuck is Free and Open Source
    • Ninite is LightweightRuckZuck is not according to our users
  2. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source alternative to RuckZuck.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceRuckZuck is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRuckZuck is not according to our users
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    IObit Software Updater

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    Patch My PC

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    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.

    68 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Patch My PC is the most popular commercial alternative to RuckZuck.

    • Patch My PC is Paid and ProprietaryRuckZuck is Free and Open Source
    • Patch My PC is LightweightRuckZuck is not according to our users
  8. Zero Install icon

    Zero Install

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
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    • Zero Install is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to RuckZuck.

    • Zero Install is Free and Open SourceRuckZuck is also Free and Open Source
    • Zero Install is LightweightRuckZuck is not according to our users
  10. Npackd icon

    Npackd

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    Npackd (pronounced "unpacked") is an application store/package manager/marketplace for applications for Windows. It helps you to find and install software, keep your system up-to-date and uninstall it if no longer necessary.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OneGet

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    OneGet is a unified interface to package management systems and aims to make Software Discovery, Installation and Inventory (SDII) work via a common set of cmdlets (and eventually a set of APIs). Regardless of the installation technology underneath, users can use these common...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  14. WAPT Community icon

    WAPT Community

     11 likes
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    WAPT is a package manager for Windows which provides installation, removal and upgrades of software in managed environment. Software can be deployed through a central management console. WAPT was modeled on GNU/Linux Debian APT, hence its name.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CoApp

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    CoApp is an open-source package management system for Windows.

    The goal of the CoApp project is to create a community of developers dedicated to creating a set of tools and processes that enable other open source developers to create and maintain their open source products with.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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