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The best App Store alternative to Microsoft Store is Steam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Store and nine of them are App Stores so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting App Store alternatives to Microsoft Store are Snap Store , AppAgg, Software Manager and Deepin Store.

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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

     2427 likes

    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Steam as an Alternative to Microsoft Store
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    Steam is more games and game making, you won't find "normal" applications there, like browsers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Steam is a great Microsoft Store alternative, some don't.

    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft Store.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Store is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Snap Store icon

    Snap Store

     105 likes

    The Snap Store gives you instant access to thousands of free and open-source applications. And now you can buy apps from some of the leading providers too. All our software is easy to find and install so you can have a customised desktop that suits you in no time.

    40 Snap Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Ubuntu
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  4. AppAgg icon

    AppAgg

     59 likes

    A web based Application Aggregator. Support all major platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Steam, GOG, Meta, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo.

    67 AppAgg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Deepin Store icon

    Deepin Store

     20 likes

    Deepin Software Center, aka DSC, is one of the most talked about applications of Linux Deepin. Installing new applications is just a one-click operation. DSC supports parallel downloading, resuming downloads, update notification and cache cleaning.

    23 Deepin Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. Souk icon

    Souk

     10 likes

    A flatpak-based app store, written with GTK4 and Rust.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Fluent Store icon

    Fluent Store

     2 likes

    Fluent Store is a unifying frontend for Windows app stores and package managers. You can search all repositories at once, pick out an app, and install it without ever opening a browser or command prompt.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Klia Store icon

    Klia Store

     1 like

    A modern desktop application for browsing and managing Flatpak applications from Flathub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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