Homebrew Alternatives for Windows
Homebrew is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Homebrew and 13 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Homebrew are UniGetUI, Ninite, Scoop and Patch My PC.
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Homebrew alternatives are mainly Software Installers, but if you're looking for Software Updaters or Package Managers you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Homebrew.- Package Manager
- Free • Open Source
- 66 Chocolatey alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Comments about Chocolatey as an Alternative to Homebrew
- 19 UniGetUI alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Spain
EU
Platforms
- Windows
- Chocolatey
- 73 Ninite alternatives
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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to Homebrew
RemovedUserNinite won't give you access to hundreds of open source and CLI softwares like Homebrew does.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Windows
- 69 Patch My PC alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- 12 Windows Package Manager / WinGet alternatives
Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Italy
EU
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedFrom the GitHub repo: "This project is no longer being actively developed. We suggest you to switch to Microsoft's winget."
Just Install Features
a program developed by SweetLabs. It comes preinstalled application for customizing your PC from the first time you turn it on.
Open-source software that creates platform-independent build artifacts and provides built-in deployment and management capabilities.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Chef Habitat Features
Comments about Chef Habitat as an Alternative to Homebrew
Habitat makes it easier to run your applications on any platform. :)
proto is a pluggable next-generation version manager for multiple programming languages. A unified toolchain.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
moonrepo proto Features
Silent Install Helper determines the type of installation package and allows you to install programs in "silent" mode (without user intervention). Supported installers: Inno Setup, Smart Installer, Wise installer, NSIS, RAR \ ZIP \ 7z \ 7z Setup \ Free Arc \ Microsoft...
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Russia
Platforms
- Windows
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DiscontinuedLatest release is from August 2022. The GitHub repository has been archived in April 2023 and isn't maintained anymore.
GitRel Features
It is probably the closest you can get to a Homebrew experience as Chocolately does have a command line interface. It's not as elegant, but a very useful package manager to quickly setup new machines.