MrTechKing

1 min readFreemium

Ninite

Ninite is a free Windows tool that installs and updates many popular apps at once with no toolbars or clicking Next. Ninite Pro is a paid business version.

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Is Ninite free?
Freemium. Partly. Ninite has a free plan, with paid plans for more features or usage.
Category
#Productivity
Website
ninite.com ↗
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What is Ninite?

Ninite saves time when you set up a Windows PC. You tick the apps you want on the website, such as browsers, chat apps, media players and office tools, and download one small installer that installs them all for you in the background.

Ninite installs each app with its default settings, says no to toolbars and extra junk, and downloads from each publisher's official site. Run the same installer again later and it updates the apps that are out of date and skips the rest. The website is free for home use, and Ninite Pro is a paid service for businesses.

Main Features

  • Pick many apps and install them in one go
  • No toolbars, junkware or Next buttons
  • Downloads from each publisher's official site
  • Checks digital signatures or hashes before running
  • Run it again to update apps that are out of date
  • Installs 64-bit apps on 64-bit machines
  • Works on Windows 11, 10 and older versions
  • Ninite Pro for managing many PCs

How to Get Started with Ninite

  1. Open ninite.com in your browser.
  2. Tick the apps you want to install.
  3. Click Get Your Ninite to download the installer.
  4. Run the installer and let it work in the background.
  5. Run it again later to update those apps.

Ninite Pricing

Ninite is free for home use. Ninite Pro is a paid subscription for businesses, priced per machine per month, and Nintune is a paid add-on for Microsoft Intune. Both have free trials.

Who Should Use It?

  • Anyone setting up a new Windows PC
  • People who help friends and family with their computers
  • Home users who want their apps kept up to date
  • IT staff and managed service providers (with Ninite Pro)

Ninite Alternatives

  • VirusTotal scans a file or link with many antivirus engines before you trust it.
  • PDF24 Tools is a free set of PDF tools that also comes as a Windows app.
  • CloudConvert converts files between hundreds of formats online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ninite free?

Yes, for home use. Ninite Pro is a paid version for businesses.

Is Ninite safe?

Ninite downloads apps from each publisher's official site and checks digital signatures or hashes before running anything. It also skips toolbars and extra junk.

Can Ninite update my apps?

Yes. Run your Ninite installer again and it updates the apps that are out of date and skips the ones that are current.

Does Ninite work on Mac?

No. Ninite is for Windows.

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