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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AppGet alternatives page was last updated Jul 27, 2021
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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.

    73 Ninite alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ninite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Software Download
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode

    Ninite VS AppGet

     

    • 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

    Chocolatey

     324 likes
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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.

    66 Chocolatey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Package Manager
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Full descriptions
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Nuget
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Tracking
    12. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js

    Chocolatey VS AppGet

     

    • 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
  4. Scoop icon

    Scoop

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    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 Scoop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Scoop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  PowerShell Scripting
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for scripting

    Scoop VS AppGet

     
  5. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

     177 likes
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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.

    54 Homebrew alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Homebrew screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking

    Homebrew VS AppGet

     

    • 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
  6. Patch My PC icon

    Patch My PC

     123 likes
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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.

    69 Patch My PC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Patch My PC screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Software Installer
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode

    Patch My PC VS AppGet

     
  7. Synaptic icon

    Synaptic

     175 likes
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    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+.

    50 Synaptic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Xfce
    Synaptic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  PPA
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Integrated Search
    5.  Filter search results

    Synaptic VS AppGet

     
  9. GNOME Software icon

    GNOME Software

     37 likes
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    Software lets you install and update applications and system extensions.

    60 GNOME Software alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GNOME
    • Advanced Package Tool
    Overview Page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Software Management
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Access the AppStore
    8.  Graphical User Interface
    9.  Flatpak

    GNOME Software VS AppGet

     
  10. Microsoft Store icon

    Microsoft Store

     24 likes
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    Find the apps, games, and shows you want, fast, in Microsoft Store, including your favorite mobile apps that now work on your PC.

    35 Microsoft Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Store screenshot 1

    Microsoft Store Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  User Rating
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Software Management

    Microsoft Store VS AppGet

     
  11. Ketarin icon

    Ketarin

     71 likes
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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...

    45 Ketarin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Ketarin Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website Monitoring

    Ketarin VS AppGet

     
  12. 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.

    37 Npackd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Npackd screenshot 1

    Npackd VS AppGet

     
  13. UCheck icon

    UCheck

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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.

    39 UCheck alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UCheck screenshot 1

    UCheck Features

    1.  Software Management

    UCheck VS AppGet

     
  14. Souk icon

    Souk

     10 likes
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    A flatpak-based app store, written with GTK4 and Rust.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Souk screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Readme says "Souk is currently no longer being actively developed due to technical limitations. Many design elements of Souk are currently being implemented in GNOME Software 41. More details are explained in this issue."https://gitlab.gnome.org/haecker-felix/souk/-/issues/61#note_1270615

    Souk Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Flatpak

    Souk VS AppGet

     
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