Microsoft Store AlternativesTop Software Installers & App Stores 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 software installer in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and SaaS apps. The best Microsoft Store alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Microsoft Store are Chocolatey, UniGetUI, Snap Store and AppAgg.

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Microsoft Store alternatives page was last updated May 14, 2025
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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

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    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.

    62 Steam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Store

    Top Steam Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Dark Mode

    Steam VS Microsoft Store

     
    Comments about Steam as an Alternative to Microsoft Store
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 30, 2024
    0

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

    Microsoft Store Icon
    Steam icon

    • Some users think Steam is a great Microsoft Store alternative, some don't.

    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Store is also Free and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    66 Chocolatey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Package Manager
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Full descriptions
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Nuget
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Tracking
    12. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js

    Chocolatey VS Microsoft Store

     

    • Most users think Chocolatey is a great Microsoft Store alternative.

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Store is not according to our users
  4. UniGetUI icon

    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.

    18 UniGetUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UniGetUI screenshot 1

    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

    UniGetUI VS Microsoft Store

     
  5. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

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    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.

    38 Snap Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
    Snap Store screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Absence Management
    3.  Software Management

    Snap Store VS Microsoft Store

     
  6. AppAgg icon

    AppAgg

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

    71 AppAgg alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    AppAgg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Discovery engine
    3.  Price Alerts
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  No registration required
    7.  User Rating
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Discounts
    11.  App Reviews
    12.  Integrated Search

    AppAgg VS Microsoft Store

     

    • AppAgg is the most popular SaaS alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • AppAgg is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Store is also Free and Proprietary
    • AppAgg is LightweightMicrosoft Store is not according to our users
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Npackd screenshot 1

    Npackd VS Microsoft Store

     
  9. NuGet icon

    NuGet

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    NuGet screenshot 1

    NuGet VS Microsoft Store

     
    Comments about NuGet as an Alternative to Microsoft Store
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    Negative •May 4, 2021
    0

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

    Microsoft Store Icon
    NuGet icon

    • Some users think NuGet is a great Microsoft Store alternative, some don't.

    • NuGet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
  10. App Grid icon

    App Grid

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    App Grid is a new lightweight Snap Store alternative that tries to make application discovery easier by using a grid view which includes app screenshots and ratings.

    36 App Grid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    App Grid screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2020.

    App Grid VS Microsoft Store

     
  11. Souk icon

    Souk

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    A flatpak-based app store, written with GTK4 and Rust.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Souk screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Readme says "Souk is currently no longer being actively developed due to technical limitations. Many design elements of Souk are currently being implemented in GNOME Software 41. More details are explained in this issue."https://gitlab.gnome.org/haecker-felix/souk/-/issues/61#note_1270615

    Souk Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Flatpak

    Souk VS Microsoft Store

     
  12. Electron App Store icon

    Electron App Store

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    Cross-platform app store for Electron apps.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    Electron App Store screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The website seems to have been taken down, and the GitHub repo hasn't been updated in since 2021.

    Electron App Store Features

    1.  Cross-Platform

    Electron App Store VS Microsoft Store

     
  13. FreeToGame icon

    FreeToGame

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    FreeToGame is a gaming platform that provides access to the best free-to-play games and MMO Games while rewarding gamers with free premium in-game loot, special offers and exclusive perks at no cost to the user!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    FreeToGame screenshot 1

    FreeToGame Features

    1.  Free to play

    FreeToGame VS Microsoft Store

     
  14. Hydra Launcher icon

    Hydra Launcher

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    Hydra is a Game Launcher with its own embedded BitTorrent Client and a self-managed repack scraper.

    40 Hydra Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Hydra Launcher screenshot 1

    Hydra Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher

    Hydra Launcher VS Microsoft Store

     
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