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Chocolatey vs WinGet
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Chocolatey | WinGet |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C++ |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 12k | 27k |
| Latest | 2.7.4 | v1.29.380 |
| Last push | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
WinGet replaces Chocolatey. Alternatives to Chocolatey →
Full replacementWindows package manager from Microsoft; fewer packages and no paid tier.
Chocolatey
WinGet
- v1.29.3802026-09-21Windows Package Manager 1.29.380
- v1.30.140-preview2026-09-11Windows Package Manager 1.30.140-previewpre-release
- v1.30.100-preview2026-08-13Windows Package Manager 1.30.100-previewpre-release
- v1.29.2902026-08-24Windows Package Manager 1.29.290
- v1.30.90-preview2026-08-06Windows Package Manager 1.30.90-previewpre-release
Chocolatey
✓ signed The latest release, 2.7.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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WinGet
✓ signed The latest release, v1.29.380, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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