alternatives to
Chocolatey - the package manager for Windows
WinGet and Scoop. 2 alternatives to Chocolatey, in C++, PowerShell. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinGet | Full replacement | 27k | MIT | Open source | No | C++ | v1.29.380 | 2026-10-14 |
| Scoop | Partial | 25k | Other | Open source | No | PowerShell | v0.6.0 | 2026-10-19 |
2 alternatives
WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface).
Windows package manager from Microsoft; fewer packages and no paid tier.
A command-line installer for Windows.
Installs portable apps per user without admin rights; no installer-based packages.