AppGet AlternativesPackage Managers & Software Installers like AppGet

AppGet is described as 'Github moderated, open source package manager which focuses on security, automation and ease-of-use' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to AppGet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and BSD apps. The best AppGet alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like AppGet are Chocolatey, Scoop, Homebrew and Patch My PC.

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  1. 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.

    76 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to AppGet.

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

    Platforms

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

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceAppGet is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAppGet is not according to our users
  3. Homebrew icon
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    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    60 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
    • Homebrew is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to AppGet.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceAppGet is also Free and Open Source
    • Homebrew is LightweightAppGet is not according to our users
  4. Patch My PC icon
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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

    Platforms

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

    • Patch My PC is Paid and ProprietaryAppGet is Free and Open Source
    • Patch My PC is LightweightAppGet is not according to our users
  5. 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...

    46 Ketarin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Npackd icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. UCheck icon
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    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.

    40 UCheck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. App Grid icon
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    App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.

    38 App Grid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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