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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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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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- 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 MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.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

Patch My PC
Patch My PC is a small portable application that updates third party applications and Windows updates. It’s critical to keep software up to date to ensure vulnerabilities are patched. There are currently almost 300 third-party applications that Patch My PC can silently update...
72 Patch My PC alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- Software Updater
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Windows
Patch My PC Features
1. Auto Update
2. Portable
3. Software Installer
4. Ad-free
5. Lightweight
6. No registration required
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AlmightyHeretic
It does almost as much as Ninite, if not more, and it's free! There is no remote update but there are many more programs supported with lots of custom tweaks and a portable app.
Positive comment •Jun 8, 2018
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Guest
A reconfigurable Ninite that you can alter without revisiting the web site to choose another app or remove one from the list.
Positive comment •Nov 29, 2016
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Guest
simple easy to use and automatic
Positive comment •Aug 19, 2018
1
- Almost everyone thinks Patch My PC is a great Ninite alternative.
- Patch My PC is Free Personal 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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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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Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility
Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility (winutil) - Install Programs, Tweaks, Fixes, and Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
18 Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
- System Tweaker
- Privacy Tool
Platforms
- Windows
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Top Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility Features
1. Optimization
2. Lightweight
3. Portable
4. Privacy focused
5. Bloatware Remover
6. Command line interface
7. No Tracking
8. No Logs
9. Block Trackers
10. No registration required
11. Ad-free
12. Dark Mode
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Zero Install
Zero Install is a decentralised cross-distribution software installation system. Other features include full support for shared libraries, sharing between users, and integration with native platform package managers.
33 Zero Install alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Updater
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Solaris
Zero Install Features
Portable
Lightweight
Ad-free
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Guest
it is good that i dont have to go around and get them one by one
Positive comment •Nov 12, 2018
0
- Zero Install is Free and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary

UCheck
UCheck is a tool that will help you to keep your software updated. You can scan your machine for outdated software and perform an automated update to latest version.
40 UCheck alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Software Updater
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Windows
UCheck Features
Software Management
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