Npackd AlternativesSoftware Installers & Package Managers like Npackd

Npackd is described as '(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' and is a popular software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Npackd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and BSD apps. The best Npackd alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Npackd are Ninite, GNOME Software, Snap Store and Microsoft Store.

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  1. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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    Windows-centric package manager streamlining software updates without registration. Privacy-focused, ad-free, open-source, lightweight, and supports a command-line interface for efficiency and ease of use.

    72 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    As of Feb 13th 2019, it has 6314 packages vs 1190 in Npackd. It's built on NuGet which Microsoft created and uses for Visual Studio and PowerShell, so it's as supported as it can possibly be. It's completely scriptable, but there's also Chocolatey GUI if you want a graphical interface.

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    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Npackd.

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Npackd.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceNpackd is Free and Open Source
    • Chocolatey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNpackd is not according to our users
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    Ninite

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    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 browser toolbars and other prepackaged junk.

    76 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    GNOME Software

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    Software lets you install and update applications and system extensions.

    62 GNOME Software alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GNOME
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    • GNOME Software is the most popular Linux alternative to Npackd.

    • GNOME Software is Free and Open SourceNpackd is also Free and Open Source
    • GNOME Software is Privacy focused and LightweightNpackd is not according to our users
  5. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

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    The Snap Store gives you instant access to thousands of free and open-source applications. And now you can buy apps from some of the leading providers too. All our software is easy to find and install so you can have a customised desktop that suits you in no time.

    40 Snap Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
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    • Snap Store is the most popular Web-based alternative to Npackd.

    • Snap Store is Free and ProprietaryNpackd is Free and Open Source
    • Snap Store is Privacy focusedNpackd is not according to our users
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    Zero Install

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
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    • Zero Install is the most popular Mac alternative to Npackd.

    • Zero Install is Free and Open SourceNpackd is also Free and Open Source
    • Zero Install is LightweightNpackd is not according to our users
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    Ketarin

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    LiberKey

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    Portable applications launcher, LiberKey includes around 300 portable applications. In all areas : Audio, Video, Graphics, Internet, Games, Security, Education, System and more …

    32 LiberKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    UCheck

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows Remix

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    Windows Remix allows you to create your own selection of free software that can be batch-installed with a single click.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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