ZDNET Backs Free UniGetUI for 200-Plus Windows Apps as Safer Alternative to Random EXEs
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Updated · ZDNet · May 27
ZDNET Backs Free UniGetUI for 200-Plus Windows Apps as Safer Alternative to Random EXEs
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 27
UniGetUI is presented as a free, open-source Windows tool that installs, manages and updates apps from the Microsoft Store and WinGet, reducing reliance on random installer downloads that can carry malware.
Most mainstream Windows software is already available through those trusted channels, ZDNET said, with Store packages vetted and signed and WinGet using GitHub-hosted manifests to fetch software from original publishers.
On a PC with more than 200 installed apps, the reviewer said only two came from developer websites; UniGetUI also created a bundle file to move selected apps to a new PC in minutes.
The app tracks software across the PC, can remove unwanted programs, and surfaced updates for seven apps in one pop-up; it also supports Scoop, Snap, Chocolatey, Pip and Npm.
Earlier in 2026, Devolutions took over the project from developer Martí Climent, saying it would keep UniGetUI open source while strengthening long-term stability and security.
After its corporate acquisition and recent bugs, is the UniGetUI software manager still the safest choice for your PC?
As UniGetUI pivots to enterprise features, will its massive open-source community be left behind?