A modern, fast and productivity driven SQL client with a focus in UX.
Publisher’s description
What is Antares?
Antares is an open-source database program for Windows from Fabio Di Stasio. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.35, released on June 20, 2025. 57 versions are listed since August 1, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (antares-sql/antares) has 2,663 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and Beekeeper Studio.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern, fast and productivity driven SQL client with a focus in UX”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Antares is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Antares safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3BF2FD3182CC941D5E156B58A966BB9197B4689D0690FC8D1CE35068B0B153B1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 57 versions ›57 versions over 4 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.35Latest | June 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.34 | February 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.32 | February 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.31 | February 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.30 | December 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.29 | October 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.28 | August 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.27 | July 16, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Fabio286.antares -eAntares-0.7.35-win_x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fabio Di Stasio
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/antares-sql/antares
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.35
- Released
- June 20, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 57
- Updates / year
- 14.7
- GitHub stars
- 2,663
- GitHub forks
- 174
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Fabio286.antares
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Antares free?
Yes. Antares is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Antares safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Antares with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Antares be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Antares run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Antares?
The versions page lists all 57 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 1, 2021.
Can I use Antares without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Antares?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Beekeeper Studio, SQLite and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
