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Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source
Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.
Alternatives
The Best Choco Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 16 open source
Looking for something like Choco? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 16 are open source.
Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows, according to its project description.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionhokHok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager…Free or freemium optionWhyNotWin11WhyNotWin11 detects why a PC may not meet Windows 11…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hok | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | WhyNotWin11 | Free | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | Scoop | — | Not stated | Windows |
| 4 | CPU Fetch | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 5 | MSEdgeRedirect | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | winfetch | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Psmux | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | RepoHub | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 9 | Tiny Care Terminal | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | Nushell | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
All Choco alternatives
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Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source · free
WhyNotWin11 detects why a PC may not meet Windows 11 release requirements and includes update checks.
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Scoop
github.com/ScoopInstaller/ScoopAlso covers git · same kind of open-source project
Install Windows apps from the command line with Scoop, which aims to keep setup minimal.
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Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source
cpufetch is a command-line tool written in C that displays CPU information.
5
Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source
MSEdgeRedirect redirects News, Search, Widgets, Weather, and other links to a user’s default browser by filtering Edge process arguments.
6
Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source
Winfetch displays system information from the command line using a PowerShell utility.
7
Also covers docker · same kind of open-source project · open source
psmux brings tmux-style terminal multiplexing to PowerShell, Windows Terminal, and cmd.exe through a native Windows implementation.
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RepoHub
github.com/yusufipk/RepoHubAlso covers docker · same kind of open-source project
RepoHub provides a unified interface for discovering and installing software from official repositories across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
9
Also covers git · same kind of open-source project · open source
Tiny Care Terminal displays self-care messages and other information while a user works in the terminal.
10
Also covers docker · same kind of open-source project · open source
A shell that treats each input as structured data instead of raw text streams.
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Also covers docker · same kind of open-source project · open source
PowerShell provides a shell and scripting environment for multiple systems, according to the project summary.
12
Also covers docker · same kind of open-source project · open source
witr traces processes, ports, containers, or files back to what started them through command-line and text interfaces.
13
Also covers docker · same kind of open-source project · open source
Zellij provides a terminal workspace, with its repository describing the app as having built-in features.
14
terminals-are-sexy
terminalsare.sexyAlso covers git
Terminals Are Sexy is a curated list of terminal frameworks, extensions, and resources for command-line users.
15
NetBoot
netboot.xyzAlso covers docker
netboot.xyz provides a menu for PXE booting operating-system installers and utilities.
16
GetDNote
getdnote.comAlso covers docker
Dnote is a terminal-based notebook for capturing commands and snippets, with full-text search and a self-hosted server API.
17
WTF
wtfutil.comAlso covers git
WTF provides a personal information dashboard for the terminal, and its project notes a planned name change to Tessera.
18
Xanmod
xanmod.orgAlso covers git
For Linux systems, XanMod supplies a general-purpose kernel with documented features and an APT repository.
19
UniGetUI
devolutions.net/unigetuiUniGetUI provides a graphical interface for Windows package managers, including Winget, Chocolatey, and Scoop, to install, update, and uninstall software.
20
Same kind of open-source project · open source
ChocolateyGUI provides a graphical interface for Chocolatey package management.
21
Same kind of open-source project · open source
WinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line interface, with PowerShell modules and related tools in the project.
22
Same kind of open-source project · open source
Manifest Creator is Microsoft’s command-line tool for creating Windows Package Manager manifests, also known as wingetcreate.
23
Same kind of open-source project · open source
Baulk provides a minimal package manager for Windows, according to its repository description.
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Same kind of open-source project · open source
UniGetUI provides a graphical interface for managing package managers, according to its repository description.
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Alternatives to similar tools
PowerShell24 alternativesWhyNotWin1124 alternativesGUI24 alternativesCPU Fetch24 alternativesMSEdgeRedirect24 alternativesPsmux24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Choco?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Choco are hok, WhyNotWin11, and Scoop.
Is there a free alternative to Choco?
Yes. WhyNotWin11 is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Choco?
Yes: hok, WhyNotWin11, CPU Fetch, and MSEdgeRedirect.
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