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Installomator vs Scoop
Both stand on app installation. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Visit Installomator Free plan Windows
Scoop offers free, scriptable Windows installation with dependency handling and bucket-based distribution. It is most suitable for users comfortable with PowerShell and command-line workflows.
Visit ScoopThe facts
| Installomator | Scoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | scoop.sh |
| On app installation | #18 of 24 | #14 of 24 |
Installomator: what it does well
Scoop: what it does well
- Free command-line installation
- Automatically resolves dependencies
- Supports repeatable setup scripts
- Uses buckets for app distribution
- Works with many app formats
What to know first
- Windows-focused
- Requires PowerShell 5.1 or later
- Portable apps are most likely to install successfully
- Administrator-console installation is disabled by default
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