Ninite AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Package Managers

The best open source Package Manager alternative to Ninite is Chocolatey. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and 12 are open source Package Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Package Manager alternatives to Ninite are UniGetUI, Homebrew, scoop and Windows Package Manager CLI.

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Ninite alternatives page was last updated Dec 30, 2024
  1. Chocolatey icon
     311 likes

    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.

    70 Chocolatey alternatives
    Chocolatey screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
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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 commentJun 4, 2024
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    Guest

    The large app database, can use it linux like (PPA).

    Positive commentMay 1, 2021
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    Guest

    Different apps, much more selection and much more descriptive advice

    Positive commentJan 5, 2019
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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 Lightweight and Privacy focusedNinite is not according to our users
  2. UniGetUI icon
     82 likes

    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.

    16 UniGetUI alternatives
    UniGetUI screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
    2.  Software Installer
    3.  Software Uninstallers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
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  3. Homebrew icon
     168 likes

    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    54 Homebrew alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
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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
    • Homebrew is LightweightNinite is not according to our users
  4. scoop icon
     107 likes

    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 scoop alternatives
    scoop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  PowerShell Scripting
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for scripting
    scoop iconNinite Icon

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  5. Windows Package Manager CLI icon
     39 likes

    Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.

    11 Windows Package Manager CLI alternatives
    Windows Package Manager CLI screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Package Installing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
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  6. Npackd icon
     58 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.

    38 Npackd alternatives
    Npackd screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Warehouse icon
     8 likes

    Warehouse is a versatile toolbox for managing flatpak user data, viewing flatpak app info, and batch managing installed flatpaks.

    53 Warehouse alternatives
    Warehouse screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Flatpak
    7.  Dependency Tracking
    Warehouse iconNinite Icon

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  8. Flattool icon
     2 likes

    Flattool is a command line script designed to improve user experience with flatpaks. It streamlines flatpak management tasks, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

    53 Flattool alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak

    Flattool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Flatpak
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  9. RuckZuck icon
     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.

    19 RuckZuck alternatives
    RuckZuck screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RuckZuck iconNinite Icon

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