Firebird is a relational database offering many ANSI SQL standard features that runs on Linux, Windows, MacOS and a variety of Unix platforms. Firebird offers excellent concurrency, high performance, and powerful language support for stored procedures and triggers. It has been used in production systems, under a variety of names, since 1981.
Publisher’s description
What is Firebird?
Firebird is a database program for Windows from Firebird Project. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.7.3271, released on April 17, 2026. 5 versions are listed since October 9, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (FirebirdSQL/firebird) has 1,474 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “Firebird server, client and tools”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Firebird is a database tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Firebird 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:
13EF77AD6BE70930E6C933E6A02A33411D874722581A2F5FA24DF14344CC8FBE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.7.3271Latest | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.6.3221 | July 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.5.3140 | August 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.4.3010 | November 14, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.3.2975 | October 9, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FirebirdProject.Firebird.4 -eFirebird-4.0.7.3271-0-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Firebird Project
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Initial Developer's Public License Version 1.0
- Source code
- github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.0.7.3271
- Released
- April 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,474
- GitHub forks
- 271
- Website
- firebirdsql.org
- winget ID
- FirebirdProject.Firebird.4
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Firebird be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Firebird 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 Firebird?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 9, 2023.
What are alternatives to Firebird?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
