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Manage packages from WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, pip, npm, and more through one Windows GUI, with bulk operations, exports, and auto-updates built in.
Gets all package managers into one view: WinGet for system tools, Scoop for portable utilities, pip for Python, npm for Node, and Chocolatey for any extras. Bulk-update everything at once, or selectively pin versions for packages that need to stay on a specific release.
You only use one package manager, such as only WinGet. At that scope, the native WinGet UI or a terminal alias covers the same ground with less overhead.
Export a package list from one machine, import it on a new one, and install the full software stack in a single batch. Custom install flags and version pins carry over so every workstation ends up in the same state, with no per-seat license required.
You manage 50+ endpoints and need centralized reporting, compliance tracking, or remote push deployments. UniGetUI has no server component for fleet-scale management.
Back up the full installed-software list to a local file or a private GitHub Gist. On a new machine, restore it after a single sign-in and install everything in one pass, including the same version pins and custom flags from the original install.
Your setup is small enough that reinstalling manually takes less time than configuring the export and import.
Windows software management is split across tools. WinGet handles system apps, Chocolatey covers enterprise packages, Scoop manages portable tools, pip handles Python libraries, and npm tracks Node dependencies. Each manager has its own update command, its own syntax for listing installed packages, and its own quirks around administrator permissions. Users who rely on more than one of them run separate terminal sessions, remember separate command formats, and discover package updates only when they remember to check.
The pain scales with the number of machines and the size of the package list. Migrating a dev setup to a new laptop means reconstructing the installed-software list by hand, running installation commands tool by tool, and re-applying custom flags for packages that need specific options. Scheduled update checks require Task Scheduler entries that most users never configure. The result is outdated packages, inconsistent environments across machines, and significant manual overhead for anyone managing more than a handful of tools.
Searches WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Snap, pip, npm, Bun, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery simultaneously from a single search box. Package results show publisher, size, and direct download URL before you commit to an install. On Windows, the full suite loads automatically; macOS and Linux builds load Homebrew, APT, DNF, Pacman, Flatpak, and more based on what is available.
Select any number of packages across different managers and run a single batch operation. Useful when provisioning a new machine, applying a wave of updates, or clearing a set of dev dependencies. You can skip or ignore specific updates per package and restrict automatic updates to a chosen subset.
Exports your full installed-software list, including install flags and version pins, to a file you can import on another machine. Backs up to a local file or syncs to a private GitHub Gist for cross-machine restore. Timestamps and retention limits on the backup files are configurable.
Schedules update checks on an interval or daily/weekly at a chosen time, automatic installs after checks, and local or cloud backups at app start or on a schedule. The system-tray icon shows pending updates without opening the main window, and can trigger updates or removals directly from the tray.
Overrides default install switches per package: choose a specific architecture, force a version, pass custom flags, or select a non-default install directory where the underlying package manager supports it. Custom options persist across future updates for that package so you do not need to re-enter them.
Exposes a command-line interface and a local IPC API so scripts and automation tools can drive the full application: search, install, update, remove, export, and import. The CLI reference and IPC reference in the GitHub repository document the complete command surface for headless and scripted workflows.
Chocolatey for Business is a paid commercial platform for centralized Windows software deployment, targeting IT teams that need a management console, deployment reporting, and enterprise governance. UniGetUI is a free, MIT-licensed desktop GUI that covers the core package management workflow for individual developers and small teams who do not need centralized control.
| Feature | UniGetUI | Chocolatey for Business |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | Proprietary (commercial) |
| Pricing | Free | Paid per-endpoint licensing |
| Interface | Per-machine desktop GUI | Central management console |
| Package managers | WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, pip, npm, and more | Chocolatey repository only |
| Deployment model | Install on each machine | Central server plus agents |
| Bulk operations | Yes | Yes |
| Backup and restore | Yes (local file or GitHub Gist) | Yes (deployment configurations) |
| Centralized reporting | No | Yes |
| Cross-platform | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows only |
UniGetUI is the better choice for individual developers and small teams who manage several package managers across machines. Its multi-manager support sets it apart: a single UI covering WinGet, Scoop, Chocolatey, pip, npm, Homebrew, APT, and more is something Chocolatey for Business does not offer, since the Business tier works exclusively within the Chocolatey repository ecosystem.
Chocolatey for Business remains the better fit for enterprise IT teams that need centralized deployment, compliance reporting, package approval workflows, and audit logs across large fleets of Windows endpoints. UniGetUI has no server component, no remote deployment capability, and no built-in compliance tooling. Organizations with strict software governance requirements or hundreds of managed endpoints will need a centralized platform that UniGetUI was not designed to replace at that scale.
UniGetUI is a desktop application with no server infrastructure; install on Windows via winget, Chocolatey, or Scoop, and on Linux via the release .deb or .rpm package from GitHub Releases.
```bash
winget install --exact --id Devolutions.UniGetUI --source winget
sudo apt install ./UniGetUI.linux-x64.deb
```Yes. UniGetUI is MIT licensed and costs nothing for individual, team, or commercial use. There is no free tier with a paid tier above it; the entire application is free. Devolutions maintains it without charging for access.
Yes. macOS builds support Apple silicon (arm64) and Intel (x64) and are available as .dmg or .tar.gz from GitHub Releases. Linux builds are available as .deb, .rpm, and .tar.gz for x64 and arm64 and require glibc 2.27 or newer (Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, RHEL 8+). The macOS and Linux builds support Homebrew, APT, DNF, Pacman, Flatpak, npm, pip, Cargo, and more.
UniGetUI is a free, MIT-licensed desktop GUI for individual machines. Chocolatey for Business is a paid commercial platform with a central management console, deployment reporting, and enterprise governance for managing software across fleets. UniGetUI covers multi-manager breadth at no cost; Chocolatey for Business covers centralized control and compliance features that UniGetUI does not have.
Yes. UniGetUI has a built-in auto-updater. On Windows it can also be updated like any other package through WinGet, Scoop, or Chocolatey when it was installed via one of those managers.
Yes. UniGetUI is open source and MIT licensed; the full source is at github.com/Devolutions/UniGetUI. Antivirus flags on installer executables are common for open source apps that invoke multiple tools, particularly when a release is new and has not yet accumulated a large install count. You can verify the file against the GitHub Releases page and whitelist the app in your antivirus settings.
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