Endstate
Endstate: A free, open-source Windows migration tool for apps and supported settings. Ranked #19 of 26 in PC Migration Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source app and settings restoration.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source app and settings restoration
- Free planYes
- Paid from€4/mo
- Application migrationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free GUI and CLI with offline operation
- Restores settings for 300+ supported applications
- Preview, backup, rollback, and selective restoration
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only support
- Does not migrate user profiles
- Cloud features are in early access
Our verdict on Endstate
Endstate is a Windows desktop application for rebuilding a personal PC with installed applications and supported settings. It scans EXE/MSI and Microsoft Store applications, saves the setup to a portable file, reinstalls applications, and restores settings on another Windows installation. The free local product works without an account, operates fully offline, and is aimed at individuals and technical users who want application and configuration restoration rather than full user-profile migration.
The pricing structure separates local, self-managed use from cloud storage. The Free plan costs €0 as a one-time price and includes the full GUI and CLI, capture and restore, profiles and manifests, settings backup for supported applications, backups to any location under the user's control, and the open-source Apache 2.0 engine. Endstate Cloud costs €4 per month and adds encrypted setup history, client-side encryption keys, protected versions without self-managed storage, and restoration on another Windows PC. The published Cloud plan is described as early access.
Its strongest feature is selective restoration with safeguards: users can preview changes before applying them, create backups before settings restoration, and revert changes. Endstate also connects application reinstalls to WinGet, Chocolatey, and Microsoft Store, while settings modules cover more than 300 applications. Both GUI and CLI interfaces support different workflows, and setups remain portable when saved locally. The trade-off is a focused scope: Endstate handles applications and supported settings, not user profiles, and its platform coverage is limited to Windows. Choose it for open-source, storage-based rebuilding with control over backups and offline operation; choose an alternative when profile migration or broader platform support is required.
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Endstate fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €4/mo |
| Application migration | Yes |
| User profile migration | No |
| Settings migration | Yes |
| Transfer methods | Storage |
| Selective transfer | Yes |
| Included devices | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: WinGet, Chocolatey, Microsoft Store |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | substratesystems.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Endstate integrations
Endstate lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- WinGet
- Chocolatey
- Microsoft Store
Alternatives to Endstate
- EaseUS Todo PCTransA broad Windows migration toolkit with free access and extensive paid transfer options.9.2
- Laplink PCmoverA paid Windows migration tool with broad transfer controls and multiple connection options.8.7
- IObit PCtransferA portable, free option for selective file and settings transfers between Windows PCs.8.1
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