Ninite AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Package Managers

The best Package Manager 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 Package Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Package Manager alternatives to Ninite are UniGetUI, Homebrew, Scoop and MacUpdater.

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  1. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     362 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.

    81 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     191 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.

    35 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chocolatey
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  6. MacUpdater icon

    MacUpdater

     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    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history.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.

    23 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • European Union flagEU
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  8. WinGet icon

    WinGet

     61 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.

    19 WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Ketarin icon

    Ketarin

     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...

    46 Ketarin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Npackd icon

    Npackd

     62 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
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  12. macapps.link icon

    macapps.link

     42 likes

    The best alternative to Ninite for Mac. Get multiple apps silently. Just choose what apps to install and get apps installed automatically, fast and easy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
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