A backup software for your Mac or Windows PC.
Publisher’s description
What is Arq?
Arq is a proprietary cloud storage & sync program for Windows from Haystack Software LLC. It ranks 43rd by popularity among cloud storage & sync in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 15.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.49.0.0, released on September 28, 2026. 26 versions are listed since September 5, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 18,601 times. Similar programs include AWS Command Line Interface, Rclone and Syncthing.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Arq is a cloud storage & sync tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Arq safe to download?
- The file is served by arqbackup.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
068A71A7CDCDC808211778E3EAAB4B6F7714165C692B1CD6679217E9CCD84225· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 26 versions ›26 versions over 2 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.49.0.0Latest | September 28, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.48.0.0 | September 3, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.47.3.0 | August 3, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.47.1.0 | July 31, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.46.0.0 | June 22, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.45.0.0 | June 16, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.44.1.0 | May 21, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 7.44.0.0 | May 19, 2026 | 15.9 MB | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HaystackSoftware.Arq -echoco install arq -ymsiexec /i Arq7.49.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {559E6D6E-205D-4691-A492-7D3550324A0B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask arqInformation
- Publisher
- Haystack Software LLC
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 7.49.0.0
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 12.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 18,601
- Website
- arqbackup.com
- winget ID
- HaystackSoftware.Arq
- Chocolatey package
- arq
- MSI product code
- {559E6D6E-205D-4691-A492-7D3550324A0B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arq free?
Arq is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Arq safe to download?
The download comes from arqbackup.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 Arq 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 Arq be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Arq run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Arq?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 5, 2024.
What are alternatives to Arq?
AWS Command Line Interface, Rclone, Syncthing, Dropbox and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
