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, Linux, Mac and Flatpak apps. The best Patch My PC alternative is MacUpdater. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try UniGetUI or Chocolatey. Other great apps like Patch My PC are Ninite, Scoop, Homebrew and Windows Package Manager / WinGet.

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Patch My PC 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...

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Patch My PC alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. MacUpdater icon

    MacUpdater

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    MacUpdater is an application that can scan your Mac and display which of the apps that you have installed are not up-to-date. MacUpdater can also update those outdated apps to their newest versions with a simple click.

    17 MacUpdater alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MacUpdater screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Update Notifier
    2.  Auto Update
    3.  No Subscription
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Software Download
    7.  Package Manager
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required

    MacUpdater VS Patch My PC

     

    • MacUpdater is the most popular Mac alternative to Patch My PC.

    • MacUpdater is the most popular commercial alternative to Patch My PC.

    • MacUpdater is Paid and ProprietaryPatch My PC is Free and Proprietary
    • MacUpdater is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPatch My PC is not according to our users
  2. UniGetUI icon

    UniGetUI

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    The primary objective of this project is to develop an intuitive graphical user interface for popular CLI package managers on Windows 10 and 11, including WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery.

    19 UniGetUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
    UniGetUI screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Software Uninstallers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline

    UniGetUI VS Patch My PC

     
    Comments about UniGetUI as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    Most Recent Comment
    kurifoxen
    Positive May 12, 2024
    0

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

    TBayAreaPat
    Positive May 26, 2024
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive May 6, 2025
    0

    it does the same thing but it open source and free

    Patch My PC Icon
    UniGetUI icon

    • Almost everyone thinks UniGetUI is a great Patch My PC alternative.

    • UniGetUI is the most popular Windows alternative to Patch My PC.

    • UniGetUI is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Patch My PC.

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourcePatch My PC is Free and Proprietary
    • UniGetUI is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPatch My PC is not according to our users
  4. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

     325 likes
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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.

    66 Chocolatey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Package Manager
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Full descriptions
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Nuget
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Tracking
    12. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js

    Chocolatey VS Patch My PC

     
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    Auslogics Driver Updater

    Update all drivers on your PC in one click to prevent device conflicts and ensure smooth hardware operation! Driver updater is a safe, fast and intuitive tool.

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  6. Ninite icon

    Ninite

     662 likes
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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.

    73 Ninite alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ninite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Software Download
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode

    Ninite VS Patch My PC

     
    Comments about Ninite as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    Most Recent Comment
    ingmar93
    Positive Jun 10, 2022
    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.

    Guest
    Negative May 28, 2020
    8

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

    Muhammad Farag
    Negative Nov 4, 2024
    0

    Not as good as Patch my PC

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    Ninite icon

    • Some users think Ninite is a great Patch My PC alternative, some don't.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryPatch My PC is Free and Proprietary
    • Ninite is LightweightPatch My PC is not according to our users
  7. Scoop icon

    Scoop

     113 likes
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    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 Scoop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Scoop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  PowerShell Scripting
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for scripting

    Scoop VS Patch My PC

     
  8. Homebrew icon

    Homebrew

     176 likes
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    Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple didn’t include with macOS. Also available for Linux.

    53 Homebrew alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Homebrew screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Package Installing
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Software Installer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking

    Homebrew VS Patch My PC

     

    • Homebrew is the most popular Linux alternative to Patch My PC.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourcePatch My PC is Free and Proprietary
    • Homebrew is LightweightPatch My PC is not according to our users
  10. Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon

    Windows Package Manager / WinGet

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

    12 Windows Package Manager / WinGet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Package Manager / WinGet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Software Installer
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Package Manager
    4.  Package Installing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Portable

    Windows Package Manager / WinGet VS Patch My PC

     
    Comments about Windows Package Manager / WinGet as an Alternative to Patch My PC
    Guest
    Positive May 6, 2025
    0

    It's the same category, but no GUI

    Patch My PC Icon
    Windows Package Manager / WinGet icon
    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is Free and Open SourcePatch My PC is Free and Proprietary
    • Windows Package Manager / WinGet is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPatch My PC is not according to our users
  11. Driver Store Explorer icon

    Driver Store Explorer

     58 likes
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    Driver Store Explorer helps you manage your Windows drivers. Enumerate, add and delete drivers with ease.

    44 Driver Store Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Interface

    Driver Store Explorer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Fake users generator

    Driver Store Explorer VS Patch My PC

     
  12. UpdateHub icon

    UpdateHub

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    UpdateHub is 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.

    31 UpdateHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UpdateHub screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required

    UpdateHub VS Patch My PC

     
  13. Software Informer icon

    Software Informer

     121 likes
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    Software Informer is a programme, whose primary aim is to give you the up-to-date information about the software you actually use. Whenever a more recent version of any programme becomes available, Software Informer notifies you and offers a link for downloading the update.

    72 Software Informer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Software Informer screenshot 1
    Software Informer screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  User Rating
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Ratings
    7.  File Hosting

    Software Informer VS Patch My PC

     

    • Software Informer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Patch My PC.

    • Software Informer is Free and ProprietaryPatch My PC is also Free and Proprietary
    • Software Informer is LightweightPatch My PC is not according to our users
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