Ninite AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Software Updaters

The best Software Updater 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 Software Updaters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Updater alternatives to Ninite are UniGetUI, Patch My PC, Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility and MacUpdater.

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  1. Chocolatey icon
     355 likes

    Command-line application for installing, updating, and removing Windows software without registration, featuring centralized audits, automatic package creation, offline packages, disk space optimization, real-time deployment, inventory tracking, and multi-installer support.

    76 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  2. UniGetUI icon
     163 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.

    30 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  3. Patch My PC icon
     129 likes

    Patch My PC Home Updater is a free, user-friendly software designed to keep over 300 applications on your computer up-to-date. It automates the process of updating and installing apps, ensuring your system is secure and running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1.

    71 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  4. MacUpdater icon
     270 likes

    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history. Free trial scans, while bulk updating beyond ten apps requires a paid license and detailed control.

    21 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. FileHippo icon
     306 likes

    Explore FileHippo for the latest high-quality software downloads, ensuring no popups or spyware interfere. With a streamlined user experience, discover and update apps across various categories securely. Enjoy free, reliable software updates with an intuitive interface.

    78 FileHippo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  6. WinGet icon
     56 likes

    Open-source CLI enables installing, upgrading, removing, and configuring Windows software from a curated repository, supports YAML configuration files, automates device setup with PowerShell DSC, and serves developers, enterprises, and software vendors.

    17 WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Ketarin icon
     73 likes

    Ketarin is a small application which automatically updates and optionally installs setup packages by monitoring web pages for changes. As opposed to other tools, Ketarin is not meant to keep your system up-to-date (like a package manager), but rather to maintain a compilation of...

    45 Ketarin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Software Informer is a programme, whose primary aim is to give you the up-to-date information about the software you actually use. Whenever a more recent version of any programme becomes available, Software Informer notifies you and offers a link for downloading the update.

    72 Software Informer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Zero Install icon
     36 likes

    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.

    31 Zero Install alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
     
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