Software Updaters for Windows

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  1. UniGetUI icon
     163 likes

    Intuitive interface for managing software via multiple Windows package managers. Supports install, update, bulk actions, backups, metadata review, and notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    +7
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    4.5
    Excellent28 reviews
  2. PortableApps.com icon
     642 likes

    PortableApps.com is a website offering many free, commonly used Windows applications that have been specially packaged for portability. These portable applications can be used from removable media such as USB flash drives.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
    • Mac
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  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    3.6
    Good16 reviews
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    4.4
    Very Good17 reviews
  5. 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
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    32 alternatives
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
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    31 alternatives
  7. 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
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  8. Heimdal icon
     6 likes

    Automates updates for critical third-party apps, reducing malware risks by patching vulnerabilities silently in the background. Designed to complement antivirus software.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    26 alternatives
  9. Ninite Updater icon
     27 likes

    All software updaters tell you when new versions are available. With Ninite Updater it's just one step to automatically download and install all your updates in the background. Other updaters just give you links to installers which you need to download and run by hand for...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    16 alternatives
  10. Topgrade icon
     3 likes

    Keeping your system up to date usually involves invoking multiple package managers. This results in big, non-portable shell one-liners saved in your shell. To remedy this, topgrade detects which tools you use and runs the appropriate commands to update them.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Homebrew
    • Windows
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    9 alternatives
  11. Automates patch deployment across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Supports 300+ third-party apps with pre-built packages, customizable policies, and comprehensive reports.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. CoApp icon
     8 likes

    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    17 alternatives
  13. JavaRa icon
     10 likes

    JavaRa is a simple tool that does a simple job: it removes old and redundant versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Simply select “Check for Updates” or “Remove Older Version” to begin. JavaRa is free under the GNU GPL version two. User Interface in 7 Languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    English + 6 other languages (Version 1.1.6)
    Remove Older Versions (Version 1.1.6)
    Additional Tasks (Version 1.1.6)
    +5
    JavaRa New look (Version 2.1)
    1 alternatives