Microsoft Store Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Store for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Steam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store and 18 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Microsoft Store are UniGetUI, Chocolatey, Npackd and Hydra Launcher.

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Microsoft Store alternatives are mainly Package Managers, but if you're looking for Software Installers or Software Updaters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Software Installer and App Store. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Store.
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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

     2427 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
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    Comments about Steam as an Alternative to Microsoft Store
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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.
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    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. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     140 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
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    • UniGetUI is the most popular Open Source alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Store is Free and Proprietary
    • UniGetUI is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Store is not according to our users
  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 (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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
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    Comments about NuGet as an Alternative to Microsoft Store
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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.
    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
  9. Ascendara icon

    Ascendara

     3 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...

    45 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. RuckZuck icon

    RuckZuck

     13 likes

    RuckZuck is a free Software Package Manager for Windows, designed to keep the Software on your System(s) up to date even if the Software was not installed with RuckZuck.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. OneGet icon

    OneGet

     18 likes

    OneGet is a unified interface to package management systems and aims to make Software Discovery, Installation and Inventory (SDII) work via a common set of cmdlets (and eventually a set of APIs). Regardless of the installation technology underneath, users can use these common...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Electron App Store icon

    Electron App Store

     6 likes

    Cross-platform app store for Electron apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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  13. Apps4.Store Alpha icon

    Apps4.Store Alpha

     3 likes

    Apps4.Store is the Store with a variety of useful apps and programs for home, business, and entertainment! Explore and download best software for your device! "Install" to get the program on the device, or leave the installer with "Close" button.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Apps4.Store
     
  14. ABC-Deploy icon

    ABC-Deploy

     3 likes

    Policy driven software deployment and Inventory tool for Windows clients.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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