Patch My PC AlternativesTop Software Updaters & Software Installers like Patch My PC

Patch My PC is described as 'Home Updater is a free, user-friendly software designed to keep over 300 applications on your computer up-to-date. It automates the process of updating and installing apps, ensuring your system is secure and running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1' and is a very popular software updater in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Patch My PC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Flatpak apps. The best Patch My PC alternative is UniGetUI, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Patch My PC are Chocolatey, Ninite, MacUpdater and Scoop.

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  1. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

     143 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.

    21 UniGetUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about UniGetUI as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    kurifoxen
    Positive
    0

    Its open source and isnt so limited in what it can update. best updater you can get on pc

    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    Great logical format. Catches things that Patch My PC doesn't.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it does the same thing but it open source and free

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    UniGetUI icon
    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourcePatch My PC is Freemium and Proprietary
    • UniGetUI is Privacy focusedPatch My PC is not according to our users
  2. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     344 likes

    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.

    73 Chocolatey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Ninite icon

    Ninite

     679 likes

    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.

    78 Ninite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    This installs fresh programs. Does not check for updates for anything else.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ingmar93
    Positive
    1

    The comment above is wrong. Ninite can find and install updates to the programs it originally installed, if you run the Ninite installer again at a later point.

    Muhammad Farag
    Negative
    0

    Not as good as Patch my PC

    3 of 4 comments
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    Ninite icon
    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryPatch My PC is also Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

    18 MacUpdater alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon

    Windows Package Manager / WinGet

     52 likes

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

    14 Windows Package Manager / WinGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Windows Package Manager / WinGet as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's the same category, but no GUI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon
    Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon
    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is Free and Open SourcePatch My PC is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is Privacy focusedPatch My PC is not according to our users
  12. UpdateHub icon

    UpdateHub

     18 likes

    An app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications.

    32 UpdateHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Zero Install icon

    Zero Install

     36 likes

    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.

    31 Zero Install alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Solaris
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