GUI Client for the Firezone zero-trust access platform.
Publisher’s description
What is Firezone?
Firezone by Firezone is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Elixir.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 1.5.18, released on September 23, 2026. The version history goes back to May 26, 2025: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (firezone/firezone) has 9,123 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “Blazing-fast remote access”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Firezone is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Firezone 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:
B579F64B17ABEFB2AB1531E93FD4883B6DF992FA0314D6943BF3DC10C8F2E114· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 1 year · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.18Latest | September 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.17 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.5.16 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.15 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.14 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.13 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.11 | March 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.5.9 | December 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Firezone.Client.GUI -emsiexec /i firezone-client-gui-windows_1.5.18_x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9BF965F3-8733-4142-8C03-1715951BDEDF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Firezone
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/firezone/firezone
- Written in
- Elixir
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.5.18
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 11.3
- GitHub stars
- 9,123
- GitHub forks
- 465
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Firezone.Client.GUI
- MSI product code
- {9BF965F3-8733-4142-8C03-1715951BDEDF}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Firezone free?
Yes. Firezone is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Firezone 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 Firezone 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 Firezone be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Firezone run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Firezone?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 26, 2025.
What are alternatives to Firezone?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
