Hex vs WinGet
| Hex | WinGet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $7.50/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | — | EXE, ZIP, INNO, NULLSOFT, MSI, WIX, APPX, MSIX, BURN, PORTABLE, FONT |
| Supported platforms | — | Windows 10 version 1809 or later, Windows 11, Windows Server 2025 |
| Dependency resolution | — | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Inferse, Hex scores higher on our published basis.