Chocolatey Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Chocolatey for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is UniGetUI, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Chocolatey and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Chocolatey are Ninite, Scoop, WinGet and Patch My PC.

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  1. UniGetUI icon
     208 likes

    Intuitive interface for managing software on Windows through WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery. Offers bulk install, detailed metadata, custom options, auto-updates, tray notifications, filtering, backups, and restore features.

    40 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chocolatey
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  2. Ninite icon
     691 likes

    The safest and easiest way to install or update software.

    88 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Scoop icon
     133 likes

    A command-line installer for Windows.

    38 Scoop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. WinGet icon
     65 likes

    Open-source CLI enables installing, upgrading, removing, and configuring Windows software from a curated repository, supports YAML configuration files, automates device setup with PowerShell DSC, and serves developers, enterprises, and software vendors.

    22 WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Patch My PC icon
     133 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.

    76 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Zero Install icon
     37 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

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
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  7. 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

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. winstall.app icon
     20 likes

    winstall is powered by Windows Package Manager (aka "winget"), Microsoft's new package manager for Windows 10 and 11.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Npackd icon
     63 likes

    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.

    40 Npackd alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. UCheck icon
     8 likes

    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.

    43 UCheck alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. OneGet icon
     18 likes

    OneGet is a unified interface to package management systems and aims to make Software Discovery, Installation and Inventory (SDII) work via a common set of cmdlets (and eventually a set of APIs). Regardless of the installation technology underneath, users can use these common...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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