Chocolatey Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Chocolatey for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is scoop, 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, UniGetUI, Patch My PC and Windows Package Manager / WinGet.

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

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Chocolatey alternatives page was last updated Mar 1, 2025
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  1. scoop icon
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    scoop

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    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 scoop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
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    beyond9thousand

    Less jargon for the end user to deal with

    Positive comment •Jul 2, 2023
    1
    Guest

    Minimal overhead and maintenance for developers, and is not tied to NuGet.

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2017
    5
    cpriest

    Scoop is so clean and effective compared to Chocolatey. It's absurdly fast and updated constantly.

    Positive comment •Jun 12, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks scoop is a great Chocolatey alternative.

    • scoop is the most popular Windows alternative to Chocolatey.

    • scoop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Chocolatey.

    • scoop is Free and Open SourceChocolatey is Freemium and Open Source
    • scoop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedChocolatey is not according to our users
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    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.

    71 Ninite alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
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    Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to Chocolatey
     
    Guest

    Not a cli tool Does not serve packages but checks for updates from some softwares Not Open Source Very limited list of softwares available

    Negative comment •Oct 20, 2020
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    Guest

    It provided a way to install programs.

    Positive comment •Jul 28, 2015
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    • Most users think Ninite is a great Chocolatey alternative.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryChocolatey is Freemium and Open Source
    • Ninite is LightweightChocolatey is not according to our users
  4. UniGetUI icon
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    UniGetUI

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    The primary objective of this project is to develop an intuitive graphical user interface for popular CLI package managers on Windows 10 and 11, including WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery.

    17 UniGetUI alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Software Uninstallers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
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    c17s5qhu

    UniGetUI is completely opensource and Free for use. more easy to install.

    Positive comment •Mar 1, 2025
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    • Almost everyone thinks UniGetUI is a great Chocolatey alternative.

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourceChocolatey is Freemium and Open Source
    • UniGetUI is Lightweight and Privacy focusedChocolatey is not according to our users
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    IObit Software Updater

    IObit Software Updater automatically checks and updates your important software to enjoy new features and fix security vulnerabilities.

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    Patch My PC

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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.

    70 Patch My PC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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 iconChocolatey Icon

    Patch My PC VS Chocolatey

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  7. Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon
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    Windows Package Manager / WinGet

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    Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.

    11 Windows Package Manager / WinGet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Package Installing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
    Windows Package Manager / WinGet iconChocolatey Icon

    Windows Package Manager / WinGet VS Chocolatey

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    Ola Johansson

    It's pretty simple although it lacks some features.

    Positive comment •May 24, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks Windows Package Manager / WinGet is a great Chocolatey alternative.

    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is Free and Open SourceChocolatey is Freemium and Open Source
    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is LightweightChocolatey is not according to our users
  8. UpdateHub icon
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    UpdateHub

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    UpdateHub is 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.

    31 UpdateHub alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    UpdateHub iconChocolatey Icon

    UpdateHub VS Chocolatey

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  10. Microsoft Store icon
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    Microsoft Store

     23 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.

    34 Microsoft Store alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft Store Features

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

    38 Npackd alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Zero Install icon
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    Zero Install

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    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.

    33 Zero Install alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
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  13. UCheck icon
    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UCheck Features

    1.  Software Management
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    UCheck iconChocolatey Icon

    UCheck VS Chocolatey

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