Microsoft Store AlternativesTop App Stores & Software Installers like Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store is described as 'Find the apps, games, and shows you want, fast, in Microsoft Store, including your favorite mobile apps that now work on your PC' and is a App Store in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Android apps. The best Microsoft Store alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Store are UniGetUI, Chocolatey, Snap Store and AppAgg.

More about Microsoft Store
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Get a badge for your siteMicrosoft Store alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Steam icon

    Steam

     2500 likes

    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    69 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam screenshot 1
     
    |
    2
    Steam vs Microsoft Store Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Steam is more games and game making, you won't find "normal" applications there, like browsers

    DomIsDazed
    Negative
    0

    Steams ecosystem is focuesed on games, game making and then only a few programs for simple stuff like photo editing/3D modeling.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Store is also Free and Proprietary
    • Steam is a Game Store Microsoft Store is an App Store
  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     189 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.

    35 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chocolatey
    UniGetUI screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    UniGetUI vs Microsoft Store Comments
    DomIsDazed
    Positive
    0

    UniGetUI is like the Microsoft store without ads, a discovery system and is lightweight. Almost all programs found on the ms store are supported here making this a great alternative!

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
    • UniGetUI is a Software Installer Microsoft Store is an App Store
    • UniGetUI is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Store is not according to our users
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     362 likes

    Command-line application for installing, updating, and removing Windows software without registration, featuring centralized audits, automatic package creation, offline packages, disk space optimization, real-time deployment, inventory tracking, and multi-installer support.

    81 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
     
  5. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

     105 likes

    The Snap Store gives you instant access to thousands of free and open-source applications. And now you can buy apps from some of the leading providers too. All our software is easy to find and install so you can have a customised desktop that suits you in no time.

    39 Snap Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
    Snap Store screenshot 1
     
  7. AppAgg icon

    AppAgg

     65 likes

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

    64 AppAgg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    AppAgg screenshot 1
     
  8. Hydra Launcher icon

    Hydra Launcher

     24 likes

    Game launcher with integrated BitTorrent client enables automatic repack scraping from Megathread sources, How Long To Beat integration, moveable download paths, frequent notifications on repack updates, cross-platform Windows and Linux support, and consistent updates.

    49 Hydra Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hydra Launcher screenshot 1
     
  9. Npackd icon

    Npackd

     62 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.

    39 Npackd alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Npackd screenshot 1
     
  10. Ascendara icon

    Ascendara

     9 likes

    Ascendara simplifies your game management experience by providing a seamless way to discover, organize, and test pre-installed games. No more hassle with extracting, installing, or moving files. The game library is powered by a custom webscraper, currently featuring titles...

    50 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. NuGet icon

    NuGet

     36 likes

    NuGet is a Visual Studio extension that makes it easy to install and update open source libraries and tools in Visual Studio.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    NuGet screenshot 1
     
    |
    2
    NuGet vs Microsoft Store Comments
    DomIsDazed
    Negative
    0

    Only for Visual Studio Code componets, this isnt a great alternative to the Microsoft Store.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's only for tools for Visual Studio. Microsoft Store is a platform for apps in general.

    • NuGet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
    • NuGet is a Package Manager Microsoft Store is an App Store
  13. Deepin Store icon

    Deepin Store

     20 likes

    Deepin Software Center, aka DSC, is one of the most talked about applications of Linux Deepin. Installing new applications is just a one-click operation. DSC supports parallel downloading, resuming downloads, update notification and cache cleaning.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Deepin Store screenshot 1
     
12 of 39 Microsoft Store alternatives