Windows Package Manager / WinGet AlternativesPackage Managers & Software Installers like Windows Package Manager / WinGet

Windows Package Manager / WinGet is described as 'Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows' and is a popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Windows Package Manager / WinGet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flatpak and Go (Programming Language) apps. The best Windows Package Manager / WinGet alternative is Chocolatey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Package Manager / WinGet are UniGetUI, Ninite, Homebrew and Scoop.

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  1. Chocolatey icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Chocolatey is the most popular Windows alternative to Windows Package Manager / WinGet.

    • Chocolatey is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Package Manager / WinGet.

    • Chocolatey is Freemium and Open SourceWindows Package Manager / WinGet is Free and Open Source
  2. UniGetUI icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
     
  3. Ninite icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Homebrew icon
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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.

    60 Homebrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
    • Homebrew is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Windows Package Manager / WinGet.

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceWindows Package Manager / WinGet is also Free and Open Source
  5. Patch My PC icon
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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 running smoothly without the hassle of manual updates1.

    68 Patch My PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Ketarin icon
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Automatically scans computers for outdated software, notifies users of available updates, supplies direct download links, maintains an extensive program database, allows community information sharing, and supports update details, exclusions, and scheduling.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Flattool icon
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    Flattool is a command line script designed to improve user experience with flatpaks. It streamlines flatpak management tasks, making them more efficient and user-friendly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
     
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