Free Ninite Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Ninite for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows 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 many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Ninite are Patch My PC, UniGetUI, scoop and Windows Package Manager CLI.

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Ninite alternatives are mainly Software Installers but may also be Software Updaters or Package Managers. Other popular filters includes Windows + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ninite.

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 Jul 27, 2021

Ketarin
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...
46 Ketarin alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
Ketarin Features
Ad-free
Website Monitoring
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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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Comments about Zero Install as an Alternative to Ninite

Guest
it is good that i dont have to go around and get them one by one
Positive comment •Nov 12, 2018
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- 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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IObit Software Updater
IObit Software Updater automatically checks and updates your important software to enjoy new features and fix security vulnerabilities.

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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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winstall.app
winstall is powered by Windows Package Manager (aka "winget"), Microsoft's new package manager for Windows 10. Windows Package Manager is currently in preview, and it is not available by default in Windows 10.
9 winstall.app alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Software Installer
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
winstall.app Features
No registration required
Dark Mode
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IObit Software Updater
IObit Software Updater automatically checks and updates your important software to enjoy new features and fix security vulnerabilities.
19 IObit Software Updater alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
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Glarysoft Software Update
Glarysoft Software Update is a free client that keeps your computer's software up-to-date by notifying you of available updates. It scans your computer, identifies outdated programs, and provides information and links to update your software.
22 Glarysoft Software Update alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
Glarysoft Software Update Features
Update Notifier
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Windows Remix
Windows Remix allows you to create your own selection of free software that can be batch-installed with a single click.
7 Windows Remix alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Software Installer
Platforms
- Windows
Windows Remix Features
Unattended installation
No dependencies
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Comments about Windows Remix as an Alternative to Ninite

teamwinmix
Use directly from the website. Big choice of packages.
Positive comment •May 4, 2018
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- Almost everyone thinks Windows Remix is a great Ninite alternative.
- Windows Remix is Free and ProprietaryNinite is Freemium and Proprietary

Heimdal
Heimdal is a handy and reliable utility designed to update critical applications installed on your computer.
28 Heimdal alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Software Updater
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
Heimdal Features
Auto Update
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