Developers who are choosing between alternatives can use Chocolatey that provides Windows package management tools for installing and updating software.
Chocolatey is usually known as a Windows package manager that helps in installing, updating, and managing software through the command line. It is useful for developers, IT teams, and other people, who would like to automate their processes of installing software.
Chocolatey is usually an open-source package manager, and it is free for individual customers. For businesses, it is recommended to compare the open source option with Chocolatey for Business plans.
Often, Chocolatey may offer trial options for its business products, including trial options for the team considering Chocolatey for Business.
The teams can save money by choosing the plan according to the number of machines, not buying enterprise features earlier than necessary. Moreover, education and nonprofit teams should check the special pricing before purchase.
Usually, Chocolatey offers special pricing for education and nonprofit customers on its business product pages. The offers for nonprofit customers are handled via contact or quote-based pricing and cannot be applied using public coupon code.
As a rule, Chocolatey does not usually use coupon codes as retailers do. In order to receive real savings, it is better to review annual pricing, business plan options, nonprofit and education pricing, and any trial offers.
Before buying a Chocolatey plan, buyers should check the number of machines, support needs, deployment style, package moderation needs, and security requirements. For personal use the free edition will be enough, while business environments require paying the plan.