The Best FileHippo AlternativesTop Software Download & App Discovery Services like FileHippo

FileHippo is described as 'Discover and download high-quality software without popups or spyware. FileHippo manages app discovery for various categories, offering free, safe downloads' and is a very popular software download service in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FileHippo, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Android apps. The best FileHippo alternative is FileHorse.com, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to FileHippo are Ninite, Chocolatey, MacUpdater and LO4D.com.

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  1. FileHorse.com icon

    FileHorse.com

     157 likes

    Fast and simple way to download free software for Windows and Mac. Latest versions of hand-picked software sorted into categories. FileHorse presents you a new way of finding and downloading new software and finding latest web applications.

    69 FileHorse.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Guest
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    Clean Interface Design - Ease of use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks FileHorse.com is a great FileHippo alternative.

    • FileHorse.com is the most popular Web-based alternative to FileHippo.

    • FileHorse.com is the most popular free alternative to FileHippo.

    • FileHorse.com is Free and ProprietaryFileHippo is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Ninite icon

    Ninite

     678 likes

    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.

    78 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Some users think Ninite is a great FileHippo alternative, some don't.

    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to FileHippo.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryFileHippo is Free and Proprietary
    • Ninite is LightweightFileHippo is not according to our users
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes

    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.

    73 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceFileHippo is Free and Proprietary
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFileHippo is not according to our users
  5. MacUpdater icon

    MacUpdater

     270 likes

    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history. Free trial scans, while bulk updating beyond ten apps requires a paid license and detailed control.

    18 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to FileHippo.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to FileHippo.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryFileHippo is Free and Proprietary
    • MacUpdater is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFileHippo is not according to our users
  6. LO4D.com icon

    LO4D.com

     27 likes

    Free software repository which includes reviews, mirrors and details about a number of programs. Includes the results of extensive virus tests.

    38 LO4D.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about LO4D.com as an Alternative to FileHippo
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Similar library but with a different set of features. They compliment each other.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks LO4D.com is a great FileHippo alternative.

    • LO4D.com is Free and ProprietaryFileHippo is also Free and Proprietary
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    Softpedia

     160 likes

    Its main sections are Windows, Mac, Mac PPC, Linux, Games, Handheld (mobile software), Drivers, Mobile, Webscripts, and News. It also covers technology, science, health and entertainment topics from both external and in-house sources, and it provides software and game reviews.

    91 Softpedia alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    MajorGeeks

     77 likes

    Provides personally tested freeware and shareware for Windows, specializing in secure editor-reviewed downloads of utilities for system repair, enhancement, security, and performance, with tutorials, anti-malware tools, tech guides, and regular content updates.

    34 MajorGeeks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about MajorGeeks as an Alternative to FileHippo
    Alex Jenkins
    Positive
    0

    Hands down the best software repo for Windows. Despite the ugly user interface, all of the software is guaranteed to be safe - and it's curated/maintained by security experts.

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    • Almost everyone thinks MajorGeeks is a great FileHippo alternative.

    • MajorGeeks is Free and ProprietaryFileHippo is also Free and Proprietary
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    Free Software Directory

     90 likes

    The Free Software Directory is a project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). We catalog useful free software that runs under free operating systems — particularly the GNU operating system and its...

    110 Free Software Directory alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Uptodown icon

    Uptodown

     88 likes

    Uptodown is an international download site for mobile apps and desktop software. It was created on December 20, 2002, and is based in Málaga, Spain.

    77 Uptodown alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Uptodown is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FileHippo.

    • Uptodown is Freemium and ProprietaryFileHippo is Free and Proprietary
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    AppAgg

     59 likes

    A web based Application Aggregator. Support all major platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Steam, GOG, Meta, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo.

    67 AppAgg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Open HUB

     85 likes

    Discover and analyze open source projects with Open HUB, claim contributions, manage data, and connect with developers worldwide. Stay updated with real-time metrics and community-driven insights on thousands of projects.

    69 Open HUB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Open HUB as an Alternative to FileHippo
    maxemolianous
    Positive
    0

    Because it provides open source software

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    • Open HUB is Free and Open SourceFileHippo is Free and Proprietary
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    UpdateHub

     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.

    32 UpdateHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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