Pros of PowerShell

• More powerful and versatile scripting language with object-oriented capabilities
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Extensive built-in cmdlets and modules for system administration tasks

Cons of PowerShell

• Steeper learning curve, especially for users familiar with batch scripting
• Larger footprint and potentially slower execution for simple tasks
• May require additional setup on non-Windows systems

Code Comparison

BatUtil (Batch script):

@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "params=%*"
cd /d "%~dp0" && ( if exist "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" ) && fsutil dirty query %systemdrive% 1>nul 2>nul || (  echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) : UAC.ShellExecute "cmd.exe", "/k cd ""%~sdp0"" && %~s0 %params%", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && exit /B )

PowerShell:

if (-not ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal][Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)) {
    Start-Process powershell.exe "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File `"$PSCommandPath`"" -Verb RunAs
    exit
}

The code comparison shows how both scripts handle administrative privileges, with BatUtil using a more complex batch script approach, while PowerShell offers a more concise and readable solution.

Pros of Scoop

• Cross-platform package manager for Windows, offering a wide range of software installations
• Provides a consistent and streamlined installation process for various applications
• Allows easy updating and management of installed software through command-line interface

Cons of Scoop

• Requires PowerShell and some command-line knowledge, which may be less user-friendly for beginners
• Limited to software available in its repositories or user-contributed "buckets"
• May not always have the latest versions of software immediately available

Code Comparison

BatUtil (batch script example):

@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "params=%*"
cd /d "%~dp0" && ( if exist "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" ) && fsutil dirty query %systemdrive% 1>nul 2>nul || (  echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) : UAC.ShellExecute "cmd.exe", "/k cd ""%~sdp0"" && %~s0 %params%", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && exit /B )

Scoop (PowerShell script example):

$repo = "https://github.com/ScoopInstaller/Scoop.git"
$dir = "$env:USERPROFILE\scoop"
$config = "$dir\config.json"
$manifest = "$dir\apps\scoop\current\manifest.json"
Invoke-Expression (New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://get.scoop.sh')

Pros of Choco

• Extensive package management ecosystem with a large community-maintained repository
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Advanced features like package moderation and automated builds

Cons of Choco

• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Requires administrative privileges for most operations
• Larger footprint and more complex installation process

Code Comparison

BatUtil (batch script):

@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "params=%*"
cd /d "%~dp0" && ( if exist "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" ) && fsutil dirty query %systemdrive% 1>nul 2>nul || (  echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) : UAC.ShellExecute "cmd.exe", "/k cd ""%~sdp0"" && %~s0 %params%", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && exit /B )

Choco (PowerShell):

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

BatUtil focuses on Windows-specific batch scripting for system utilities, while Choco provides a more comprehensive package management solution with cross-platform capabilities. BatUtil is lighter and simpler for basic Windows tasks, whereas Choco offers a robust ecosystem at the cost of increased complexity.

Pros of Scoop

• Cross-platform package manager for Windows, offering a wide range of software installations
• Provides a consistent and streamlined installation process for various applications
• Allows easy updating and management of installed software through command-line interface

Cons of Scoop

• Requires PowerShell and some command-line knowledge, which may be less user-friendly for beginners
• Limited to software available in its repositories or user-contributed "buckets"
• May not always have the latest versions of software immediately available

Code Comparison

BatUtil (batch script example):

@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "params=%*"
cd /d "%~dp0" && ( if exist "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" ) && fsutil dirty query %systemdrive% 1>nul 2>nul || (  echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) : UAC.ShellExecute "cmd.exe", "/k cd ""%~sdp0"" && %~s0 %params%", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && "%temp%\getadmin.vbs" && exit /B )

Scoop (PowerShell script example):

$repo = "https://github.com/ScoopInstaller/Scoop.git"
$dir = "$env:USERPROFILE\scoop"
$config = "$dir\config.json"
$manifest = "$dir\apps\scoop\current\manifest.json"
Invoke-Expression (New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://get.scoop.sh')

Pros of Cmder

• Provides a full-featured console emulator with a rich user interface
• Includes built-in support for popular shells like PowerShell and Git Bash
• Offers extensive customization options for appearance and functionality

Cons of Cmder

• Larger installation size and resource footprint
• May have a steeper learning curve for users new to console emulators
• Less focused on specific batch file utilities compared to BatUtil

Code Comparison

BatUtil (batch file utility):

@echo off
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
set "params=%*"
set "params=!params:"=!"

Cmder (ConEmu configuration):

<key name="Tasks" modified="2022-03-01 12:00:00" build="210912">
    <value name="{Shells::PowerShell}" type="string" data="&lt;?xml version=&quot;1.0&quot; encoding=&quot;utf-8&quot;?&gt;
        &lt;key name=&quot;Tasks&quot;&gt;
            &lt;value name=&quot;Task1&quot; type=&quot;string&quot; data=&quot;PowerShell&quot;/&gt;
        &lt;/key&gt;"/>
</key>

BatUtil focuses on providing utility functions for batch files, while Cmder offers a more comprehensive console emulation experience with additional features and customization options. BatUtil is lightweight and specific to batch scripting, whereas Cmder provides a complete environment for various shells and command-line tools.