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Chocolatey NuGet is a open source Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind.
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Con Unable to easily change your install directory in the free version
In the free version you must know the native installer switches and pass them through with install args. In the paid versions you have a ubiquitous install directory option where Chocolatey determines how to properly pass that to the underlying native installer.
Details on the differences - http://stackoverflow.com/a/19777121
Con Hard to know which package to install
The repository contains multiple packages with similar names, making it hard to know which one to install.
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Upgrade all software with one commandPro
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Recommended 4 years ago
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No crapwarePro
Straightforward install processPro
Large number of applications/utilities availablePro
ScriptablePro
Can be extended with PowerShellPro
Builds on technologies you knowPro
Downloaded files are verified by checksumsPro
More SelectionPro
Manages the entire software lifecyclePro
Easy to usePro
Upgrade all software with one commandPro
Support and features available for organizationsPro
Integrates with almost every configuration management / infrastructure automation / RMM toolPro
GUI availableChocolatey
Recommended 4 years ago
Pro
No crapwarePro
Straightforward install processPro
Large number of applications/utilities availablePro
ScriptablePro
Can be extended with PowerShellPro
Builds on technologies you knowPro
Free and open sourcePro
Downloaded files are verified by checksumsPro
More SelectionPro
Manages the entire software lifecyclePro
Easy to usePro
Upgrade all software with one commandPro
Support and features available for organizationsPro
Decentralized package sourcesPro
Integrates with almost every configuration management / infrastructure automation / RMM toolPro
GUI available