Ninite Alternatives for Windows

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

Ninite alternatives are mainly Software Installers but may also be Software Updaters or Package Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ninite.

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Chocolatey
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Freemium • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
64 Chocolatey alternatives
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.
- - Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Ninite.
- - Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ninite.
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Chocolatey Features
1. Command line interfaceChocolatey either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Ad-freeChocolatey doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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Nuget
Software Management
Support for NodeJS
Comments about Chocolatey as a Alternative to Ninite
Most users think Chocolatey is a great Ninite alternative.
Guest
The large app database, can use it linux like (PPA).
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Guest
Completely free and a lot more programs than in Ninite.
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Guest
Different apps, much more selection and much more descriptive advice
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Guest
Easy to use, CMD Scripts Compatibility, Command Line Installation
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Guest
A large application database, usable from the command line
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Patch My PC
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Software Updater
Driver Updater
Software Installer
Windows
71 Patch My PC alternatives
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...
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Patch My PC Features
1. PortablePatch My PC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Ad-freePatch My PC doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. LightweightPatch My PC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Auto Update
Comments about Patch My PC as a Alternative to Ninite
Almost everyone thinks Patch My PC is a great Ninite alternative.
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.
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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.
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Guest
simple easy to use and automatic
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scoop
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
27 scoop alternatives
A command-line installer for Windows.
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scoop Features
1. Command line interfacescoop either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Portablescoop can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Lightweightscoop consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in scoop without registration.
5. No Trackingscoop will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Support for scriptingscoop supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
7. Privacy focusedscoop is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
8. Ad-freescoop doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
PowerShell Scripting
WingetUI
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Free • Open Source
Software Updater
Software Installer
Windows
13 WingetUI alternatives
WingetUI is an open source frontend for some Windows Package Manager commands that may be used to install, uninstall and update programs on Windows PCs.
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WingetUI Features
1. Dark ModeWingetUI supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freeWingetUI doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. LightweightWingetUI consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Graphical User Interface
Windows Package Manager CLI
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Software Updater
Package Manager
Windows
8 Windows Package Manager CLI alternatives
Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows.
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Windows Package Manager CLI Features
1. Command line interfaceWindows Package Manager CLI either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Package Installing
Npackd
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
40 Npackd alternatives
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.
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Ketarin
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Free • Open Source
Software Updater
Windows
48 Ketarin alternatives
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...
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Ketarin Features
1. Website MonitoringKetarin can detect and resolve website performance issues proactively.
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Some users think Ketarin is a great Ninite alternative, some don't.
LiberKey
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Free • Proprietary
Application Launcher
Windows
33 LiberKey alternatives
Portable applications launcher, LiberKey includes 305 portable applications. In all areas : Audio, Video, Graphics, Internet, Games, Security, Education, System and more..
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LiberKey Features
1. PortableLiberKey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Privacy focusedLiberKey is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Ad-freeLiberKey doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Auto Update
Discontinued
https://www.liberkey.com/en/changelog.html
Just Install
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Package Manager
Windows
38 Just Install alternatives
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.
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Just Install Features
Auto Update
Software Management
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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Almost everyone thinks Just Install is a great Ninite alternative.
Zero Install
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Free • Open Source
Software Updater
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Solaris
36 Zero Install alternatives
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.
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Guest
it is good that i dont have to go around and get them one by one
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