Ketarin vs UniGetUI
Ketarin
ketarin.org
UniGetUI
devolutions.netSide by side
| Figure | Ketarin | UniGetUI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 7.7 (#10) | 7.6 (#15) |
| License | The source repository’s license file specifies GNU General Public License version 2 for source files that do not state otherwise, and says images in the Resources folder may not be redistributed. | The project is free, open source, and MIT licensed. |
| Purpose | Ketarin automatically updates setup packages to maintain a collection that can be copied to disc or USB, rather than keeping the installed system up to date. | UniGetUI provides one graphical interface to discover, install, update, and uninstall software through package managers. |
Plans
In their own words
Ketarin
Ketarin is a free, open-source Windows application for maintaining a collection of setup packages. It monitors webpage content, identifies changed files through download rules, and saves updated installers where you specify. The aim is to keep packages ready for copying to disc or USB, not to update software already installed. Rules can use a FileHippo-based service or your own definitions, including regular expressions. Applications can be grouped into user-defined categories, with flexible save paths. Entries support XML import and export. After downloads, Ketarin can run custom commands and PowerShell scripts. Listed features include an online database, scheduled scans, bulk updates, custom app support, silent installation, and a portable version. Written in C#, it targets .NET Framework 4.5 and uses SQLite. The homepage identifies version 1.8.11 as latest and links to a forum and tutorial. Source files use GPLv2 unless otherwise stated; resource images have reuse restrictions.
UniGetUI
UniGetUI brings package-manager software tasks into one graphical interface: users can discover, install, update, and uninstall packages without using the command line. It supports WinGet, Chocolatey, Scoop, Snap, Pip, Npm, .NET Tool, and PowerShell Gallery. Search and filters help locate packages, with publisher, size, and direct download URL details available for review. Users can also batch-install, update, or remove packages, and export package lists with parameters for import on another machine. Updates can be applied automatically or announced with notifications; individual packages can be ignored. Builds are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and installation options include Microsoft Store, WinGet, Scoop, and Chocolatey. UniGetUI is free, open source, and MIT licensed. The project is intended for individual and organizational use. Package manager support can vary by Windows version, and some packages may need administrator privileges or extra dependencies. The project advises reviewing third-party package sources and publishers before installation.