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The best free alternative to Microsoft Store is Steam. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Microsoft Store are UniGetUI, Chocolatey, Snap Store and AppAgg.

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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

     2436 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.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Store is also Free and Proprietary
  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     144 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.

    21 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    UniGetUI screenshot 1
     
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes

    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.

    73 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
     
  5. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

     106 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
     
  6. AppAgg icon

    AppAgg

     60 likes

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

    66 AppAgg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AppAgg screenshot 1
     
  9. Npackd icon

    Npackd

     61 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.

    37 Npackd alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Npackd screenshot 1
     
  10. NuGet icon

    NuGet

     35 likes

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

    13 NuGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    NuGet screenshot 1
     
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    NuGet vs Microsoft Store Comments
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    Negative
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    It's only for tools for Visual Studio. Microsoft Store is a platform for apps in general.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • NuGet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
  12. 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.

    23 Deepin Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Deepin Store screenshot 1
     
  13. Plati.Market icon

    Plati.Market

     5 likes

    Plati.market is a digital marketplace that specializes in selling activation codes for games and other digital products. You can buy keys for Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store, and other platforms, as well as cards for topping up your virtual wallets and subscriptions for various...

    25 Plati.Market alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Plati.Market screenshot 1
     
  14. App Grid icon

    App Grid

     13 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    App Grid screenshot 1
     
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