Windows Package Manager CLI AlternativesSoftware Installers & Software Updaters like Windows Package Manager CLI

Windows Package Manager CLI is described as 'Microsoft's open-source CLI packager manager for Windows' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Windows Package Manager CLI for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Flatpak, Mac and Homebrew apps. The best Windows Package Manager CLI alternative is Ninite, which is free. Other great apps like Windows Package Manager CLI are UniGetUI, Chocolatey, scoop and Homebrew.

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Windows Package Manager CLI alternatives page was last updated Sep 27, 2024
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  1. Ninite icon
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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.

    70 Ninite alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
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    Ninite VS Windows Package Manager CLI

    Is Ninite a good alternative to Windows Package Manager CLI?
     

    • Ninite is the most popular Windows alternative to Windows Package Manager CLI.

    • Ninite is the most popular free alternative to Windows Package Manager CLI.

    • Ninite is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Package Manager CLI is Free and Open Source
    • Ninite is LightweightWindows Package Manager CLI is not according to our users
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    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.

    16 UniGetUI alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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    • UniGetUI is the most popular Open Source alternative to Windows Package Manager CLI.

    • UniGetUI is Free and Open SourceWindows Package Manager CLI is also Free and Open Source
    • UniGetUI is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Package Manager CLI is not according to our users
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    Chocolatey

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    Chocolatey NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind. It is built on top of NuGet command line and the NuGet infrastructure.

    69 Chocolatey alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Command Line Interface

    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.  No Tracking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for Node.js
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  5. scoop icon
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    scoop

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    A command-line installer for Windows.

    30 scoop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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.  Support for scripting
    9.  No Tracking
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  6. Homebrew icon
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    Homebrew

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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.

    54 Homebrew alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    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
    8.  Ruby
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    Homebrew VS Windows Package Manager CLI

    Is Homebrew a good alternative to Windows Package Manager CLI?
     

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

    • Homebrew is Free and Open SourceWindows Package Manager CLI is also Free and Open Source
    • Homebrew is LightweightWindows Package Manager CLI is not according to our users
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    Patch My PC

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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.

    70 Patch My PC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Portable
    3.  Software Installer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
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  9. Warehouse icon
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    Warehouse

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

    53 Warehouse alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
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    +4
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Flatpak
    7.  Dependency Tracking
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  10. Ketarin icon
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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
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ketarin Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Website Monitoring
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  11. Flattool icon
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    Flattool

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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.

    53 Flattool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak

    Flattool Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Flatpak
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  12. winstall.app icon
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    winstall.app

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    winstall is powered by Windows Package Manager (aka "winget"), Microsoft's new package manager for Windows 10. Windows Package Manager is currently in preview, and it is not available by default in Windows 10.

    9 winstall.app alternatives
    https://winstall.app

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    winstall.app Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    https://winstall.app/apps
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    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    56 Applite alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    Applite screenshot 1
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    +1
    Applite screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Homebrew
    Applite iconWindows Package Manager CLI Icon

    Applite VS Windows Package Manager CLI

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