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Chocolatey vs Scoop
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Chocolatey | Scoop |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | PowerShell |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 12k | 25k |
| Latest | 2.7.4 | v0.6.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 196 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Scoop replaces Chocolatey. Alternatives to Chocolatey →
PartialInstalls portable apps per user without admin rights; no installer-based packages.
Chocolatey
Chocolatey
✓ signed The latest release, 2.7.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Scoop
✓ signed The latest release, v0.6.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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