Easily Update Windows Applications - Windows Package Managers (Chocolatey vs Winget vs Ninite)

Learn about the top package managers for Microsoft Windows. This video compares Winget, Chocolatey, and Ninite in terms of features and ease of use.

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00:00 Intro
01:08 What is a Package Manager?
01:48 Options
03:34 Winget
08:47 Chocolatey
17:44 Ninite
19:26 Conclusion

Winget:
Chocolatey:
Ninite:

Songs:

Big Blue by Harris Heller

Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Further by Harris Heller

[DrewTNaylor]

Honestly surprised at the small number of subscribers, considering this video's quality. Before winget, I didn't really want to use a package manager on Windows as the others were unofficial. I imagine a lot of people thought the same.

[stevepine]

choco info from regular user:
I think choco has a wider functionality than just download and install.
Choco has mass update that can run automatically (timed)
Installed app list can be also exported, and ported from powershell or GUI
Mass install option from exported or predefined list
GUI can handle most of the functions and has good search function
Can create alternate/local repository and repository redirect, for company or group use, the client side can be password protected and restricted to allow configuration only by admin, for force redirecting to alternate repository by default as example
Remote (centralized) pushing updates and installs - like as company sw center - also works with ease
In k8s/virtual environment can be a magic tool, as you can automate the sw installation with it
Updates can be done from the softwares updater or choco
Has a nice uninstall funcionality, sometimes it even works better for some reason - found few cases where it wasn't

[edalder]

I have used Ninite in the past. So simple and easy to use. It saved so much time and effort.

[toktok]

Instantly subscribed! Amazing way of explaining and editing. All the best for ur channel and life ❤️

[nutbunny]

I was forced to install Chocolatey a few weeks ago to get a particular piece of software.
That was my first encounter with a windows package manager, but getting to the point of having that software installed had me jumping through so many hoops that I almost gave up (hoops being trying to get Chocolatey installed and then my actual wanted software after that).
But finally I managed to get it done.
I now find this video and had no idea that there were other options.

[mohammadminhaziftekhar]

I use chocolatey everytime, It has some issues but I love it as it contains almost all the packages or apps that I need.

[KamilHussainShaikh]

@20:35
Yes, I definitely want to start using a package manager.
And I smacked that thumbs up button.
Thank you!

[zuli]

Thank You for this ... Clear and concise instructions... You now have a new subscriber

[nista]

Thorough and yet concise. Excellent review. Thanks. 👏👍✌

[mauwiks]

Hey, man, awesome info. keep growing!

With the command "choco upgrade all -y" You can make magic.

[alexcostaSE]

There should be an option to upvote a video more than once. Great content 👍

[ozmobozo]

Chocolatey is going well for me. Since I don't like Unix based systems and know windows well enough to remove all the bloatware, windows 10 is my daily choice. But it was damn fine to update all of your apps with just one line of code on Linux.

[roshanpoudel]

Winget is quite easy, like I had GeForce experience app on my laptop, I went to the app but it had no update, but Winget showed a new version, when I went into the official website, I saw the same version as Winget was showing . I don't really play games on my laptop so it wasn't necessary but I update GeForce anyways . Quite nice imo.

[yash]

0:36 i would've felt sad hadnt u said the foll part ;)

[mramurphysmylaw]

This was soooo helpful. Thanks so much!

[rusurveillancetaskforce]

Wholesome moderaterinos :D I know a lot about this coming from this site called reddit!!!

[omkakatkar]

Great content!
Can you make an updated version of this as winget is preinstalled with windows?
A tutorial of sorts can be helpful

[aryta]

there is also package manager named scoop, have you tried it? what is your experience?

[yuriykazmirchuk]

Thanks a lot for the video! Extremely helpful 😀👍
Are there any problems with Chocolatey? Do I have to update all my software using only choco or I could also use in app update option? Any conflict there?
Thanks.