DuckDB is a high-performance analytical database system.
It is designed to be fast, reliable and easy to use.
DuckDB provides a rich SQL dialect, with support far beyond basic SQL.
Publisher’s description
What is DuckDB CLI?
DuckDB CLI is an open-source database program for Windows from DuckDB. It ranks 19th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.6, released on September 28, 2026. 32 versions are listed since May 17, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,944 times. The source code on GitHub (duckdb/duckdb) has 42,378 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “DuckDB is a high-performance analytical database system”
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 9.5 a year)
- Large user base
In short: DuckDB CLI is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is DuckDB CLI 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:
798EAE475D07C645FF3B914F7B0E676D06502B5412DD7552638FAFED81F9E916· 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 32 versions ›32 versions over 3 years · about 9.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.6Latest | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.5.5 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.5.4 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.5.3 | May 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.2 | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.5.1 | March 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.0 | March 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.4.4 | January 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DuckDB.cli -echoco install duckdb -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DuckDB
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/duckdb/duckdb
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5.6
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 9.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,944
- GitHub stars
- 42,378
- GitHub forks
- 4,017
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DuckDB.cli
- Chocolatey package
- duckdb
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Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDB CLI free?
Yes. DuckDB CLI is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DuckDB CLI 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 DuckDB CLI 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 DuckDB CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DuckDB CLI?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 17, 2023.
Can I use DuckDB CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to DuckDB CLI?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and MongoDB. The alternatives page compares them.
