Ninite AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Package Managers for Windows

There are many alternatives to Ninite for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows Package Manager alternative is Chocolatey, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and 11 are free and Package Managers available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows Package Manager alternatives to Ninite are UniGetUI, scoop, Windows Package Manager CLI and Npackd.

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Ninite

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Software Installer
Freemium • Proprietary

Ninite is the easiest way to install software. Pick the apps you want, and the Ninite installer will download and install all of your selected apps at once, automatically. It is 100% hands-free; Ninite automatically rejects...

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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.
68 Chocolatey alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Installer
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 Shah
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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5 of 6 comments
- 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

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
+7
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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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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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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RuckZuck
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.
21 RuckZuck alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Package Manager
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
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OneGet
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...
23 OneGet alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Package Manager
Platforms
- Windows
OneGet Features
Nuget
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Discontinued
"This module is currently not in development."

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Acer Collection
a smart store which can provide user precise recommendations base on user’s installed apps, preferences and system status.
59 Acer Collection alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Software Installer
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
Acer Collection Features
Software Management
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