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Scoop vs WinGet
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Scoop | WinGet |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PowerShell | C++ |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 25k | 27k |
| Latest | v0.6.0 | v1.29.380 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-14 |
| Release cadence | about 196 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 13 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
Both replace Chocolatey. Alternatives to Chocolatey →
PartialScoopInstalls portable apps per user without admin rights; no installer-based packages.
Full replacementWinGetWindows package manager from Microsoft; fewer packages and no paid tier.
Scoop
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
Scoop
✓ signed The latest release, v0.6.0, 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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