Alternatives to winget

Microsoft's official Windows package manager. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as winget.

  • Chocolatey

    Windows package manager that wraps installers into scriptable packages.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsCommand line

    Chocolatey has a larger community package catalogue and configuration management integrations, but it must be installed separately and some features are Business edition only.

  • Scoop

    Command-line installer for Windows that installs into your home directory.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsCommand line

    Scoop installs applications into your home directory without UAC prompts, but it is a separate install and skips software that needs a system installer.

  • UniGetUI

    One graphical interface for WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, pip, npm and a dozen other package managers, so updates happen in one place.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    UniGetUI adds a graphical interface over WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey and other managers, with bulk updates and package bundles, but it inherits their quirks.

  • Ninite

    Builds one installer that silently installs or updates a list of Windows apps.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

    Ninite builds one silent installer from a fixed application list you cannot extend, and automatic scheduled updating requires the paid Ninite Pro.

  • Patch My PC Home Updater

    Free updater that keeps hundreds of common Windows applications current.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    Patch My PC Home Updater keeps hundreds of catalogue applications updated silently, but it is closed source, limited to home use and not a command-line package manager.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.