Balsamiq Wireframes is a rapid low-fidelity UI wireframing tool that reproduces the experience of sketching on a notepad or whiteboard, but using a computer.
It really forces you to focus on structure and content, avoiding lengthy discussions about colors and details that should come later in the process.
Wireframes is FAST: you will generate more ideas, so you can throw out the bad ones and discover the best solutions.
Publisher’s description
What is Balsamiq Wireframes?
Balsamiq Wireframes is a proprietary drawing & design program for Windows from Balsamiq.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 122.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.8.6, released on October 14, 2025. 4 versions are listed since February 3, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .bmpr. Similar programs include draw.io, Figma and Inkscape.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Balsamiq Wireframes is a drawing & design tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Balsamiq Wireframes safe to download?
- The file is served by build_archives.s3.amazonaws.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5E290C98792FDF7EAA9235B9757C4A9E16E5C5A660427F03E9D9F361A8FD53A3· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8.6Latest | October 14, 2025 | 122.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8.5 | September 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8.4 | May 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8.3 | February 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Balsamiq.Wireframes -eBalsamiq_Wireframes_4.8.6_x64_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask balsamiq-wireframesInformation
- Publisher
- Balsamiq
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.8.6
- Released
- October 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- balsamiq.com
- winget ID
- Balsamiq.Wireframes
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balsamiq Wireframes free?
Balsamiq Wireframes 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 Balsamiq Wireframes safe to download?
The download comes from build_archives.s3.amazonaws.com; 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 Balsamiq Wireframes 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 Balsamiq Wireframes be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Balsamiq Wireframes run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Balsamiq Wireframes?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2025.
Can I use Balsamiq Wireframes without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Balsamiq Wireframes?
draw.io, Figma, Inkscape, LibreCAD and Graphviz. The alternatives page compares them.
