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, MacUpdater, Homebrew and Scoop.

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  1. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     345 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.

    75 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Chocolatey vs Ninite Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Shaz Shah
    0

    Has a diverse library of applications and utilities. I really like the ability to create a package to use with chocolatey

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Different apps, much more selection and much more descriptive advice

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceNinite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Chocolatey is Privacy focusedNinite is not according to our users
  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     148 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.

    29 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

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    Automates scanning for outdated third-party Mac software, delivers one-click updates, runs silent daily checks, sends update alerts, and keeps an update history.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

    20 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. WinGet icon

    WinGet

     52 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.

    15 WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Npackd icon

    Npackd

     61 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.

    38 Npackd alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Warehouse icon

    Warehouse

     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. RuckZuck icon

    RuckZuck

     14 likes

    RuckZuck is a free Software Package Manager for Windows, designed to keep the Software on your System(s) up to date even if the Software was not installed with RuckZuck.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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