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  1. Windows package manager for software updates, requiring no registration, prioritizing privacy with no tracking, and featuring a command-line interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Command Line Interface
  2. The tool allows to easily install multiple programs at once. It creates a setup package that contains multiple application installers. Simply run the package. Programs will be installed automatically in background mode (silently).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
  3. AppGet icon
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    AppGet is a Github moderated, open source package manager which focuses on security, automation and ease-of-use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
  4. Stop missing and searching for important software updates! UpdateStar lets you know! It is a world-class update service with third-party software updates for more than 1,273,000 programs. It lets you stay up to date and secure with the software on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    UpdateStar screenshot 1
    UpdateStar screenshot 1
    UpdateStar screenshot 2
    +1
    Limitations
  5. Updapy icon
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    Updapy is an online and personal Update Center, aiming at Windows users.

    You can follow applications in order to be notified when an update is available for download. You can be notified by email, by subscribing to a personal RSS feed or when login to your online dashboard. Also.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Updapy screenshot 1
  6. Detects and updates missing or outdated device drivers automatically, offers backup, restore and uninstall functions, supports browser scans and provides access to a large driver database.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Driver Easy screenshot 1
    Driver Easy screenshot 1
    Driver Easy screenshot 2
  7. PulseDo icon
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    PulseDo is a time tracking application for Windows (OSX and Linux coming soon).

    I build it for developers, freelancers, designer, basically everyone who sits in front of a computer and needs to track his time.

    • Visual calendar-like time-sheets
    • On the fly (sub)-category creat.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Visual timesheets and powerful reporting
    Calendar-like timesheet entry
    Unobtrusive reminders
    +1
    Export to Word or Excel
  8. Slife icon
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    Automatic time management software, makes it easy to find out where time goes. The visualization of data is done online.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Slife screenshot 1
    Slife screenshot 1
  9. Klok icon
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    Keep track of your time like never before by using Klok’s familiar calendar-like display. And at only $19.99 USD how much lost time does it have to save to make up for its cost? Still not sure, download the free version by clicking “Install Now” below.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Timesheet
    Dashboard
  10. Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Toggl Track screenshot 1
    Toggl Track screenshot 1
    Summary, Detailed, & Weekly Reports
    +10
    Project Dashboard
  11. 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
    Ninite Updater screenshot 1
    Ninite Updater screenshot 1
    Ninite Updater screenshot 2
  12. Keeps installed programs current by scanning for outdated software, alerting users to new versions, providing download links, and supporting large update libraries.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Glarysoft Software Update screenshot 1
  13. "The Great Unattended Project - TGUP is an Online Unattended Installer that downloads and installs latest versions of commonly-used freeware silently in sequence and sorts them into the startmenu."

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TGUP - The Great Unattended Project screenshot 1
  14. LiberKey icon
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    Portable applications launcher, LiberKey includes around 300 portable applications. In all areas : Audio, Video, Graphics, Internet, Games, Security, Education, System and more …

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Associate files with LiberKey
    On the desktop
    In systray
    +3
    Updates notifications
  15. Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wise HotKey screenshot 1
  16. ASuite icon
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    ASuite is a simple open source portable launcher for Microsoft Windows. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable (software, documents and other file types) from removable storage media (USB keys, hard drives, iPods, etc.).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ASuite screenshot 1
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  17. Tray Commander is a tray launcher that lets you gain quick access to your most frequently used applications and system commands via a customizable menu. Not only can you open applications and files, but also launch screen savers, shutdown, reboot your computer and much more, all...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray Commander screenshot 1
  18. Tray Commander is a multifunctional utility that lets you launch your frequently used programs, files, folders and documents directly from the system tray. It adds a single icon to the tray which, when clicked, displays a customizable menu that contains the shortcuts you...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tray Commander Lite screenshot 1
    Tray Commander Lite screenshot 1
  19. Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Portable Start Menu screenshot 1
    Portable Start Menu screenshot 2
  20. SyMenu icon
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    SyMenu is a portable menu launcher and a Start Menu replacer to organize your applications quickly and easily. But the real power of SyMenu unfolds when you approach its integrated large and daily growing suites of more than 1.500 freeware programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Core
    Here's what SyMenu looks like
    SyMenu search item bar. Very usefull and easy to use!
    The integration with the host OS
    +5
    The plugin system
  21. PStart icon
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    PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PStart screenshot 1
    PStart screenshot 1
    PStart screenshot 2
  22. winPenPack is an applications environment of Free Softwares, modified for being run and used from an USB pendrive, without need of installation

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Page
  23. Portapps icon
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    Portapps is a collection of portable apps for Windows. You can download your favorite application as a portable setup or a 7z archive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Portapps screenshot 1
    Portapps screenshot 1
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    Portapps screenshot 3
  24. A portable app is a software that will not take an effect to your running system. What happens in a portable app stays in a portable app. That means that you can carry around your applications on a portable device and use it on any computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Port-Able Apps Suite screenshot 1
    Port-Able Apps Suite screenshot 1
    Port-Able Apps Suite screenshot 2
  25. Pendriveapps is a website for reviewing and categorizing Free portable software and USB games. Bring your office applications, email, web browser, instant messaging software, games, graphical editors, media player, anti virus software, recovery tools, encryption utilities, P2P...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Homepage
  26. Quick Cliq is a portable menu based application launcher and productivity tool with features that you won’t find anywhere else!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Cliq screenshot 1
    Quick Cliq screenshot 1
  27. Cameyo by Google is an application delivery platform that lets organizations run legacy Windows and Linux desktop software as secure web apps. Instead of relying on full virtual desktops, it publishes individual applications that open directly in any modern browser or as...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Cameyo by Google screenshot 1
    Cameyo by Google screenshot 1
  28. Karan PC icon
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    KaranPC has been on its venture to solve all of your software problems by providing you a virtual platform which not only provides access to complete versions of various software resources but also provides them completely cost free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Karan PC screenshot 1
  29. miniWE icon
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    miniWE is a free .Net3.0 application. It is a combination of Quick Launch Bar and Windows Explore. When you click the program, it will pop up as an app launcher. In addition, it has the ability to browse through folders like a Windows Explore (some folders like MyDocument are...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    miniWE screenshot 1
    miniWE screenshot 1
    miniWE screenshot 2
  30. Windows Remix allows you to create your own selection of free software that can be batch-installed with a single click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Software Overview
    Fresh PC Wizard
  31. DDownloads offers you easy access to all types of Applications, from Antivirus programs to Browsers and Video tools or Codecs & Service Packs. It tries to download Setup files with a Single Click that don't install third party application such as Toolbars or other...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DDownloads screenshot 1
  32. Ketarin icon
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    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
    Main window
    Ketarin screenshot 1
    Ketarin screenshot 2
  33. Heimdal icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Heimdal screenshot 1
  34. Productive Web Apps is an interactive directory that lets you search, sort, rate and compare hundreds of the best web applications to help you at work and play!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage
  35. This site contains a searchable database of thousands of file extensions, with information about the most common Windows applications used to open them.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
  36. Ninite icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ninite screenshot 1
  37. Open Explorer - Open source file manager for all devices! (Tablets, Phones, Google TVs, sandwiches!)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    OpenExplorer screenshot 1
    OpenExplorer screenshot 1
  38. Fyctory icon
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    Fyctory is a modern file Manager. The main purpose of this application is to be a tool to work with your files, combining functionality, performance and quality.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fyctory screenshot 1
    Fyctory screenshot 1
    Fyctory screenshot 2
    +1
    Fyctory screenshot 3
  39. Comprehensive file manager with built-in FTP, file compare, archive navigation, multi-rename tool with regular expression support, and side-by-side windows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Total Commander screenshot 1
    Total Commander screenshot 1
    Total Commander screenshot 2
    +1
    Total Commander screenshot 3
  40. JumpFm icon
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    JumpFm is a minimalistic dual panel file manager (currently released only for Windows, Mac, and Linux) that lets you navigate your file system very efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    JumpFm screenshot 1
  41. Tablacus Explorer is a tabbed file manager with Add-on support.

    Tabbed interface Add-on support Customizable association, menus, keys, mouse gestures, alias Completely Portable, No installation required Multiple language and Unicode support Open source .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tablacus Explorer screenshot 1
    Tablacus Explorer screenshot 1
    Tablacus Explorer screenshot 2
  42. The conventional way to find a file or folder requires in most cases many clicks. Mywe File manager uses menu and allows you find and browse files easily and quickly. This way it can reduce by more than 50% the amount of time you usually spend performing repetitive tasks in...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mouse shortcut
    Mywe File manager
    Toolbar
    +7
    Top navigation
  43. Organize apps and documents in a browser-like tabbed interface for Windows. Drag and drop windows, add new tabs easily, and enjoy quick access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 1
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 1
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 2
    +8
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 3
  44. Manage files effortlessly with a graphical interface offering offline access, dark mode, ad-free usage, and zip support, optimized for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Explorer screenshot 1
    File Explorer screenshot 1
    File Explorer screenshot 2
    +1
    File Explorer screenshot 3
  45. We tabbified your current Windows File Explorer by wrapping BrightExplorer around it, and added other advanced functionality for example a brand new favourite panel!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    BrightExplorer screenshot 1
    BrightExplorer screenshot 1
    BrightExplorer screenshot 2
    +1
    BrightExplorer screenshot 3
  46. Just Manager is a feature packed, versatile, multi-tabbed multi-pane file manager for the Windows operating system. It is available in both x86 and x64 versions. Despite its many features it is relatively small and efficient.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Just Manager screenshot 1
    Just Manager screenshot 1
  47. A small and two-pane file manager with open plugin architecture. Has the ability to view content of files (text, html, over 40 picture formats, mp3), support for archives (zip, rar, arj, cab, tar/gzip, etc.), and (S)FTP support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1
    Altap Salamander screenshot 1
  48. Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dual display (vertical layout) without trees (this is the Commander style). Both file displays are in list mode, showing popup tooltip for an image file.
    Single display (with tree) in tiles mode, with viewer pane displayed.
    Editing the cover art for an MP3 file using the metadata pane.
    +1
    Adding selected files to a 7-Zip archive. Opus supports Zip, 7-Zip, RAR and many other archive formats.
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