Webiano · Jun 2026
Argues that Ninite remains useful because it simplifies Windows setup and extends cleanly into Pro and Intune workflows.
Simple third-party app patching and deployment for Windows.
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Ninite is a Windows software installation and update service that generates a custom installer to silently batch-install vetted apps without toolbars, extra prompts, or bundled junkware. It also sells Ninite Pro for multi-machine patching/management and Nintune for Microsoft Intune workflows.
Primary product
Windows batch installer and updater for curated apps; Ninite Pro for fleet patching
Founded
2008
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Software Development
Sub-industry
Windows software installation, patching, and deployment
Offices
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Business model
Stage
seed
Total raised
$125K
Latest round
Seed · Jan 2008
Latest amount
$125K
Jan 2008 · Y Combinator
Investors
Lean, security-minded, and utility-first; the public messaging emphasizes clean installs, no ads or junkware, strong automation, and a simple user experience.
Pricing
Free for home use; Ninite Pro is a tiered per-machine monthly subscription
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
Approximately $196K ARR (public 2021 estimate)
Estimated monthly visits
1.4M
Traffic estimate as of Jun 2026
Webiano · Jun 2026
Argues that Ninite remains useful because it simplifies Windows setup and extends cleanly into Pro and Intune workflows.
MakeUseOf · Jan 2026
A 2026 guide praising Ninite’s custom installer, latest-version downloads, and bloat-free setup flow.
PCWorld · Nov 2025
Explains Microsoft’s new Store multi-app install flow and why it competes with Ninite’s batch-installer approach.
Windows Central · Nov 2025
Compares Microsoft’s Store-based multi-app installer to Ninite and notes Ninite’s stronger customization and enterprise usefulness.
The Register · Apr 2025
Presents Ninite as a practical way to rebuild a Windows machine quickly, emphasizing silent installs and reusable installers.