Chocolatey
7.3#15 in package managersFrom $18 a yearLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitChocolatey vs WinGet
What both publish
| Fact | Chocolatey | WinGet |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | nupkg,nuspec,packages.config | EXE,ZIP,INNO,NULLSOFT,MSI,WIX,APPX,MSIX,BURN,PORTABLE,FONT |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Linux; macOS | Windows 10 version 1809 or later,Windows 11,Windows Server 2025 |
Chocolatey plans
- Open SourceFree
- Pro$96 a year
- Business (C4B)$18 a year
- Chocolatey for Business PerpetualPriced on request
WinGet plans
No prices published.
Pick Chocolatey if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WinGet if…
WinGet suits Windows users who manage applications from the command line, including developers and enterprise IT or security teams. It is intended for supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2025 systems.