Ccache is a software development tool that caches compiler output so that subsequent identical compilations can be avoided and the results can be taken from the cache. This can greatly speed up recompilation time. The detection is done by hashing different kinds of information that should be unique for the compilation and then using the hash sum to identify the cached output. Ccache is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later.
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What is Ccache?
Ccache by Joel Rosdahl (developed by Andrew Tridgell) is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It ranks 9th by popularity among languages & sdks in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Unix-like operating system.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.14.1, released on September 27, 2026. The version history goes back to February 5, 2024: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,225,174 times. The source code on GitHub (ccache/ccache) has 2,982 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 7 of our languages. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “ccache – a fast compiler cache”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.9 a year)
- Also runs on Unix-like operating system
- Large user base
In short: Ccache is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Ccache 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:
6219F3865CA59AEC41EE4B678DF171D5D35855ECB2B6DBBBD20690B3A68AF7B4· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ccache/ccache repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis9
- Signed releases8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Code review2
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 21 versions ›21 versions over 3 years · about 7.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.14.1Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.14 | August 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.13.6 | May 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.13.5 | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.13.4 | April 19, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.13.3 | April 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.13.2 | March 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.13.1 | March 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ccache.Ccache -echoco install ccache -yscoop install main/ccacheRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ccacheInformation
- Publisher
- Joel Rosdahl
- Developer
- Andrew Tridgell
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ccache/ccache
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Unix-like operating system
- Version
- 4.14.1
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 7.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,225,174
- GitHub stars
- 2,982
- GitHub forks
- 603
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Ccache.Ccache
- Chocolatey package
- ccache
- Scoop package
- main/ccache
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ccache free?
Yes. Ccache is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Ccache 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 Ccache 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.
Does Ccache run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Ccache?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 5, 2024.
Can I use Ccache without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Ccache?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
