Brows is a Windows file manager for power users.
Publisher’s description
What is Brows?
Brows by Brows App is open-source Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.100.0.57, released on October 16, 2026. The version history goes back to July 5, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brows-app/brows) has 41 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Far Manager 3.
Project description on GitHub: “Brows is a file manager with a command palette”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Brows is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Brows 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:
D88097E67A2D2790D9FF2118630339752BA3E56A30E5C08D3CA6299A948D5D0F· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.100.0.57Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.57.0.56 | February 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.56.0.55 | February 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.53.0.52 | July 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Brows.App -emsiexec /i brows-x64-0.100.0.57.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {37CF9FED-7123-45B0-86B3-00C900DAD078} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Brows App
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brows-app/brows
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.100.0.57
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- GitHub stars
- 41
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- brows.app
- winget ID
- Brows.App
- MSI product code
- {37CF9FED-7123-45B0-86B3-00C900DAD078}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brows free?
Yes. Brows is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is Brows 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 Brows 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 Brows be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Brows 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 Brows?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 5, 2024.
What are alternatives to Brows?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, SFTPGo and magic-wormhole. The alternatives page compares them.
