The Best Open Source Ninite AlternativesTop Software Installers & Software Updaters like Ninite

The best open source alternative to Ninite is Chocolatey. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Ninite and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Ninite are UniGetUI, Homebrew, scoop and Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility.

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

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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Command Line Interface

    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 comment •Jun 4, 2024
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    Guest

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

    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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    • 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
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    UniGetUI

     78 likes
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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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  4. Homebrew icon
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    Homebrew

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    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
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    scoop

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    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 scoop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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  6. Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility icon
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    Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility

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    Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility (winutil) - Install Programs, Tweaks, Fixes, and Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

    19 Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility alternatives
    Windows Tweaks to remove/turn off unneeded Win10/Win11 features

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Install and update any software you choose via WinGet
    Create a custom (debloated) Windows .ISO
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    Change the behavior of Windows Update, or turn off Windows Updates entirely

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Optimization
    2.  Portable
    3.  Bloatware Remover
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Logs
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Dark Mode
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  7. Windows Package Manager CLI icon
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    Windows Package Manager CLI

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

    11 Windows Package Manager CLI alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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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  9. Warehouse icon
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    Warehouse

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

    53 Warehouse alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
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    +4
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    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
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    Ketarin

     72 likes
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    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
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ketarin Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website Monitoring
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    Npackd

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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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