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 15 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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  1. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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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.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Chocolatey as an Alternative to Homebrew
    Shaz Shah
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    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Chocolatey is a great Homebrew alternative.

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Homebrew.

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

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceHomebrew is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Privacy focusedHomebrew is not according to our users
  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

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    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.

    21 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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  4. 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.

    76 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to Homebrew
    RemovedUser
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    Ninite won't give you access to hundreds of open source and CLI softwares like Homebrew does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Ninite is a great Homebrew alternative, some don't.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryHomebrew is Free and Open Source
  6. Patch My PC icon

    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.

    68 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. eget

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    Eget is the best way to easily get pre-built binaries for your favorite tools. It downloads and extracts pre-built binaries from releases on GitHub

    52 eget alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • GitHub
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  11. Chef Habitat icon

    Chef Habitat

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    Open-source software that creates platform-independent build artifacts and provides built-in deployment and management capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Chef Habitat as an Alternative to Homebrew
    Guest
    Positive
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    Habitat makes it easier to run your applications on any platform. :)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Chef Habitat is Free and Open SourceHomebrew is also Free and Open Source
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    moonrepo proto

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    proto is a pluggable next-generation version manager for multiple programming languages. A unified toolchain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Koca icon

    Koca

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    The universal build, package, and publishing tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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