Ninite AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Package Managers

The best Package Manager alternative to Ninite is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and many of them are Package Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Package Manager alternatives to Ninite are MacUpdater, UniGetUI, Homebrew and scoop.

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Ninite

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Software Installer
Freemium • Proprietary

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Ninite alternatives page was last updated Jun 4, 2024

Chocolatey
Chocolatey NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind. It is built on top of NuGet command line and the NuGet infrastructure.
66 Chocolatey alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Package Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top Chocolatey 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. Lightweight
11. No Tracking
12. Privacy focused
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Comments about Chocolatey as an Alternative to Ninite

Shaz
Has a diverse library of applications and utilities. I really like the ability to create a package to use with chocolatey
Top positive comment •Jun 4, 2024
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Guest
The large app database, can use it linux like (PPA).
Top positive comment •May 1, 2021
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Guest
Different apps, much more selection and much more descriptive advice
Positive comment •Jan 5, 2019
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Guest
Easy to use, CMD Scripts Compatibility, Command Line Installation
Positive comment •Jan 12, 2018
1
Guest
Completely free and a lot more programs than in Ninite.
Positive comment •Feb 26, 2017
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- Most users think Chocolatey is a great Ninite alternative.
- Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Ninite.
- Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ninite.
- Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
- Chocolatey is Privacy focusedNinite is not according to our users

MacUpdater
MacUpdater is an application that can scan your Mac and display which of the apps that you have installed are not up-to-date. MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.
16 MacUpdater alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Software Updater
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Mac
Top MacUpdater Features
1. Update Notifier
2. Auto Update
3. No Subscription
4. Software Installer
5. Lightweight
6. Ad-free
7. Software Download
8. Package Manager
9. Dark Mode
10. No registration required
11. No Tracking
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- MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to Ninite.
- MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to Ninite.
- MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryNinite is Freemium and Proprietary

UniGetUI
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.
17 UniGetUI alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Updater
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Windows
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Top UniGetUI Features
1. Graphical User Interface
2. Software Installer
3. Software Uninstallers
4. Ad-free
5. Dark Mode
6. Lightweight
7. Package Manager
8. No registration required
9. Privacy focused
10. No Tracking
11. Works Offline
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Homebrew
Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.
50 Homebrew alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
Homebrew Features
1. Package Installing
2. Command line interface
3. Package Manager
4. Software Installer
5. Ad-free
6. No registration required
7. No Tracking
8. Lightweight
9. Ruby
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- Most users think Homebrew is a great Ninite alternative.
- Homebrew is the most popular Linux alternative to Ninite.
- Homebrew is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary

scoop
A command-line installer for Windows.
28 scoop alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Package Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top scoop Features
1. Software Installer
2. Command line interface
3. Package Manager
4. Portable
5. Lightweight
6. No registration required
7. Privacy focused
8. Ad-free
9. PowerShell Scripting
10. Support for scripting
11. No Tracking
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Windows Package Manager CLI
Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.
11 Windows Package Manager CLI alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
Windows Package Manager CLI Features
1. Software Installer
2. Command line interface
3. Package Manager
4. Package Installing
5. Lightweight
6. Ad-free
7. No registration required
8. Dark Mode
9. Portable
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Warehouse
Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.
49 Warehouse alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Linux
- Flatpak
- Flathub
+4
Warehouse Features
1. No registration required
2. Ad-free
3. No Tracking
4. Lightweight
5. Software Management
6. Flatpak
7. Dark Mode
8. Privacy focused
9. Dependency Tracking
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Npackd
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.
38 Npackd alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Package Manager
Platforms
- Windows
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Just Install
just-install - The stupid package installer for Windows.

Chocolatey , Ninite , Npackd are way too slow, bloated and difficult to extend. I needed a no-frills solution to inst.
38 Just Install alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Package Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Just Install Features
Auto Update
Software Management
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Discontinued
From the GitHub repo: "This project is no longer being actively developed. We suggest you to switch to Microsoft's winget."
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