AppGet Alternatives

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

AppGet alternatives are mainly Software Installers but may also be Package Managers or Software Updaters. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of AppGet.

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AppGet

Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Windows

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

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Ninite
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Freemium • Proprietary
Software Installer
Software Updater
Windows
76 alternatives to Ninite
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.

Ninite has no features, suggest some!
Chocolatey
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Freemium • Open Source
Package Manager
Software Installer
Windows
67 alternatives to Chocolatey
Chocolatey NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind. It is built on top of NuGet command line and the NuGet infrastructure.
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Chocolatey Features
1. Command line interfaceChocolatey either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Ad-freeChocolatey doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Nuget
Software Management
Support for NodeJS
scoop
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
28 alternatives to scoop
A command-line installer for Windows.
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scoop Features
1. Command line interfacescoop either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Portablescoop can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Lightweightscoop consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Homebrew
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
Software Installer
Mac
Linux
44 alternatives to Homebrew
Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.
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Homebrew Features
1. Command line interfaceHomebrew either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Ad-freeHomebrew doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Package Installing
Ruby
Patch My PC
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Software Updater
Windows
74 alternatives to Patch My PC
Patch My PC is a small portable application that updates third party applications and Windows updates. It’s critical to keep software up to date to ensure vulnerabilities are patched. There are currently almost 100 third-party applications that Patch My PC can silently update...
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Patch My PC Features
1. PortablePatch My PC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightPatch My PC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Ad-freePatch My PC doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Auto Update
Synaptic
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
Software Installer
Software Updater
Linux
Debian
Xfce
46 alternatives to Synaptic
Synaptic is a graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+.
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Synaptic Features
1. Ad-freeSynaptic doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. LightweightSynaptic consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Privacy focusedSynaptic is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
PPA
Integrated Search
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Npackd
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
43 alternatives to Npackd
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.

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GNOME Software
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Free • Open Source
Package Manager
App Store
Linux
Linux Mobile
Advanced Package Tool
GNOME
57 alternatives to GNOME Software
Software lets you install and update applications and system extensions.
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GNOME Software Features
1. Ad-freeGNOME Software doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in GNOME Software without registration.
3. No TrackingGNOME Software will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Command line interfaceGNOME Software either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
5. LightweightGNOME Software consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Privacy focusedGNOME Software is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Software Management
Access the AppStore
Ketarin
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Free • Open Source
Software Updater
Windows
52 alternatives to Ketarin
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...
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Ketarin Features
1. Website MonitoringKetarin can detect and resolve website performance issues proactively.
Just Install
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
41 alternatives to Just Install
just-install - The stupid package installer for Windows.

Chocolatey , Ninite , Npackd are way too slow, bloated and difficult to extend. I needed a no-frills solution to inst.
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Just Install Features
Auto Update
Software Management
Discontinued
From the GitHub repo: "This project is no longer being actively developed. We suggest you to switch to Microsoft's winget."

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