Ketarin vs WinUpdateChecker
Ketarin
ketarin.orgWinUpdateChecker
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| Figure | Ketarin | WinUpdateChecker |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Software Update Tools | 7.7 (#10) | 6.7 (#28) |
| 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 repository identifies the software as 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. | Patch Pal finds outdated installed programs and offers updates through winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey. |
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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.
WinUpdateChecker
WinUpdateChecker has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.