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The Best Winget Cli Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 13 open source

Looking for something like Winget Cli? 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 13 are open source.

About Winget Cligithub.com/microsoft/winget-cli
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WinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line interface, with PowerShell modules and related tools in the project.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsWindows

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Manifest Creator —YesWindows
2winfetch —YesWindows
3Clink —Yes—
4PowerShell Scripts —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
5PowerShell —Yes—
6WinGet —Not statedWeb, Windows
7Windows Terminal FreeNot statedWeb, Windows
8Terminal —YesWindows
9Organize —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
10ss64 —Not statedLinux, macOS, Web
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Terminal

github.com/microsoft/terminalOpen source
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project

Microsoft Terminal combines the new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host in one project.

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Organize

github.com/tfeldmann/organizeOpen source
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project

Organize automates file management through rules, with documentation and a version 3 release noted on its project page.

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Scoop

github.com/ScoopInstaller/Scoop
Also covers command line · 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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hok

github.com/chawyehsu/hokOpen source
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project

Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.

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GUI

github.com/chocolatey/ChocolateyGUIOpen source
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project

ChocolateyGUI provides a graphical interface for Chocolatey package management.

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Baulk

github.com/baulk/baulkOpen source
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project

Baulk provides a minimal package manager for Windows, according to its repository description.

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FKill

github.com/sindresorhus/fkill-cliOpen source
Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project

fkill-cli terminates processes on macOS, Linux, and Windows from the command line.

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What is the best alternative to Winget Cli?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Winget Cli are Manifest Creator, winfetch, and Clink.
Is there a free alternative to Winget Cli?
Yes. Windows Terminal is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Winget Cli?
Yes: Manifest Creator, winfetch, Clink, and PowerShell Scripts.

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