Microsoft Store AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Software Installers

The best Software Installer alternative to Microsoft Store is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store and 15 are Software Installers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Installer alternatives to Microsoft Store are UniGetUI, Snap Store , Npackd and Software Manager.

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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.

    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
  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.

    19 UniGetUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    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

     
  4. 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.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Absence Management
    4.  Software Management

    Snap Store VS Microsoft Store

     
  5. Npackd icon

    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.

    37 Npackd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Npackd screenshot 1

    Npackd VS Microsoft Store

     
  6. Software Manager icon

    Software Manager

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    A software manager for the Linux Mint operating system to easily install new applications.

    23 Software Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Software Manager screenshot 1

    Software Manager Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Software Management

    Software Manager VS Microsoft Store

     
  7. 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

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    App Grid screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2020.

    App Grid VS Microsoft Store

     
  10. 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

     
  11. Microsoft Store - Generation Project icon

    Microsoft Store - Generation Project

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    Online link generator for Microsoft Store for UWP (Universal Windows Platform) Apps AppxBundle download for offline installs

    1 Microsoft Store - Generation Project alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    Microsoft Store - Generation Project screenshot 1

    Microsoft Store - Generation Project Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Offline

    Microsoft Store - Generation Project VS Microsoft Store

     
  12. Ubuntu After Install icon

    Ubuntu After Install

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    This program installs a collection of some of the best Ubuntu software and can be considered to be one of the top things to do after installing Ubuntu.

    32 Ubuntu After Install alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ZA flagSouth Africa

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu After Install screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version is from April 2021.

    Ubuntu After Install VS Microsoft Store

     
  13. CoApp icon

    CoApp

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    CoApp is an open-source package management system for Windows.

    The goal of the CoApp project is to create a community of developers dedicated to creating a set of tools and processes that enable other open source developers to create and maintain their open source products with.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Latest commit f1a1e50 on Jan 24, 2015. See https://github.com/coapp/coapp.org

    CoApp VS Microsoft Store

     

  14. Direct File Manager

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    Very simple command line application downloader. Simply enter the name of the application or partial. There are no dependancies, install anywhere, and even add to environmental variables for global use. Very small footprint. No installer, so does not mess with registries.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Direct File Manager screenshot 1

    Direct File Manager Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Direct File Manager VS Microsoft Store

     
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