Chocolatey
7.3#15 in package managersFrom $18 a yearLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitChocolatey vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Chocolatey | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | nupkg,nuspec,packages.config | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Linux; macOS | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Chocolatey plans
- Open SourceFree
- Pro$96 a year
- Business (C4B)$18 a year
- Chocolatey for Business PerpetualPriced on request
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Chocolatey if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick vcpkg if…
vcpkg suits developers managing C or C++ dependencies across supported platforms, especially projects that need version constraints, caching, or custom registries. It also fits teams using CMake or MSBuild.