# Bun vs Chocolatey

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Bun

| Attribute | Bun | Chocolatey |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 74.2 (56% (medium)) | 53.8 (53% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 21 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 21,486 | 110 |
| adoption.github_stars | 96,235 | 11,541 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 3,990,852 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Bun is a JavaScript runtime and development toolkit designed as a fast alternative to Node.js with built-in package management, testing, and bundling capabilities. It can be adopted incrementally into existing Node.js projects or used as a complete replacement for development tooling. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://bun.sh","question":"What is Bun?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bun offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://bun.sh","question":"Is Bun free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bun supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://bun.sh","question":"What platforms does Bun support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Bun can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://bun.sh","question":"Can Bun be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Bun is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/bun","question":"Is Bun open source?","confidence":0.85}]` | `[{"answer":"Chocolatey is a command-line package manager for Windows that simplifies software deployment and lifecycle management. It offers both free open-source capabilities and commercial enterprise editions with advanced features like central management and package auditing. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"What is Chocolatey?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Chocolatey offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $18 per node per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"Is Chocolatey free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Chocolatey supports Windows and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"What platforms does Chocolatey support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Chocolatey can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"Can Chocolatey be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Chocolatey, including Puppet, SCCM and Intune. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"What does Chocolatey integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Chocolatey. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Chocolatey not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/security","question":"What security certifications does Chocolatey have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Chocolatey is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","question":"Where is Chocolatey available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A JavaScript runtime that executes TypeScript natively using JavaScriptCore, bundling a package manager, bundler, and test runner with Node.js compatibility and npm ecosystem support. | Windows package manager with command-line and graphical interfaces, enabling installation and management of software packages and their dependencies. |
| features.capabilities | `{"role":"manager_client","ecosystem":"js","deployment":"cli_local","workspaces":true,"open_source":"oss","pricing_model":"free","upstream_proxy":true,"package_formats":"multi","private_packages":true,"content_addressable":true,"vuln_license_scanning":true,"lockfile_deterministic":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` | `{"role":"manager_client","ecosystem":"os","deployment":"both","open_source":"open_core","pricing_model":"per_seat","upstream_proxy":true,"package_formats":"multi","private_packages":true,"vuln_license_scanning":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Puppet"},{"name":"SCCM"},{"name":"Intune"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | C# |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bun.sh","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T22:32:45.643Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free, unlimited machines","features":["Unlimited machines","Create packages","Host own package repository","Third-party tool integration","Package shims","Automated software updates","30+ PowerShell functions","Package extensions"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free for individuals and organizations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$96/year for up to 8 machines","features":["All open source features","Enhanced functionality","Additional PowerShell functions","Package reducer","Package throttle","Runtime malware/virus protection","CDN-backed package downloads"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":96,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Personal named license for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"machines":"8"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business (C4B)","summary":"From $18/node/year (100-node minimum). Volume discounts and perpetual licensing available.","features":["All Pro features","Central management dashboard","Self-service package installation","Full package synchronization","Package internalizer","Package audit and reporting","Dedicated support","Professional packaging services"],"minSeats":100,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"node","amount":18,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For organizations managing multiple machines","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open source tier. Pro $96/year for individuals (up to 8 machines). Business from $18/node/year with volume discounts.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://chocolatey.org/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:37:06.760Z","startingPrice":{"amount":18,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 14 | 21 |
| release.history | 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| `[{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.7.4","date":"2026-08-19T10:40:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.7","date":"2026-08-19T08:43:54Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.7.3","date":"2026-06-10T10:39:59Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.7.2","date":"2026-05-12T12:02:05Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.6","date":"2026-05-12T12:02:35Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.7.1","date":"2026-04-01T08:31:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.5","date":"2026-03-18T09:36:46Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.7.0","date":"2026-03-17T18:40:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.6.0","date":"2025-12-01T10:05:31Z","type":"stable","version":"2.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.5.1","date":"2025-09-03T10:56:21Z","type":"stable","version":"2.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.4","date":"2025-09-03T09:17:03Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.5.0","date":"2025-07-09T10:00:48Z","type":"stable","version":"2.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.4.3","date":"2025-02-27T13:32:30Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.3","date":"2025-02-10T11:27:22Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.4.2","date":"2025-01-29T10:28:47Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.2","date":"2025-01-29T10:29:04Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.4.1","date":"2024-12-04T17:19:35Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/1.4.1","date":"2024-12-04T17:18:32Z","type":"stable","version":"1.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.4.0","date":"2024-11-12T18:53:32Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/releases/tag/2.3.0","date":"2024-06-05T11:38:06Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.5 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://chocolatey.org/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=bun&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nuget&package_name=chocolatey&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Package Registries)

| Capability | Bun | Chocolatey |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Role | Package manager client | Package manager client |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Ecosystem / language | JavaScript | OS-level |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | CLI-local | Both |
| **Formats** |  |  |
| Package formats supported | Many formats | Many formats |
| **Hosting** |  |  |
| Private / scoped packages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upstream proxy / caching | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Resolution** |  |  |
| Lockfile / deterministic installs | ✓ | - |
| Workspaces / monorepo | ✓ | - |
| Content-addressable store | ✓ | - |
| **Supply chain** |  |  |
| Supply-chain integrity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vulnerability / licence scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Open-source | Open-core |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free / OSS | Per-seat |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-15T22:19:47.931Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*