APT vs Chocolatey
| APT | Chocolatey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $1.50/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Debian binary packages (.deb), Debian source packages | nupkg, nuspec, packages.config |
| Supported platforms | Linux | Windows; Linux; macOS |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, Chocolatey scores higher on our published basis.