Side by side
UpdateHub vs Winget-AutoUpdate
Both stand on software update tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
UpdateHub provides update review and rollback at no charge for supported Windows systems. Check its Windows, WinGet, disk-space, and PowerShell requirements before downloading.
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Winget-AutoUpdate offers configurable update schedules, app selection and notifications for Windows, with deployment options for administrators. Its documented system-context limitation and default pause on metered connections are worth noting.
Visit Winget-AutoUpdateThe facts
| UpdateHub | Winget-AutoUpdate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On software update tools | #18 of 29 | #22 of 29 |
UpdateHub: what it does well
- Free to download and use.
- Shows version numbers and release notes.
- Can update Microsoft Store apps and Windows.
- Includes rollback to the previous version.
- Does not collect personally identifiable information.
What to know first
- Windows only; macOS and Linux are unsupported.
- Requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later.
- Requires WinGet and PowerShell.
Winget-AutoUpdate: what it does well
- App allowlists and blocklists support wildcard IDs
- Schedules range from daily to monthly or never
- Can run in system and user contexts
- Custom scripts can run around installs and upgrades
- Deployment guidance includes Intune, SCCM and Group Policy
What to know first
- Windows-only
- Microsoft Store PowerShell is unsupported in system context
- Stops on metered connections by default after fresh install
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