BASIC compiler for Microsoft Windows, DOS and Linux
Publisher’s description
What is FreeBASIC?
FreeBASIC by FreeBASIC is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 19.9 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.10.1, released on December 25, 2023. The version history goes back to June 13, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FreeBASIC is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FreeBASIC safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F90A7E9C8D8E0481A95D01D46F56E495DE6F2464F4FB9C84FEA01ECA8FF19B54· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.1Latest | December 25, 2023 | 19.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.10.0 | June 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FreeBASIC.FreeBASIC -escoop install main/freebasicdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FreeBASIC
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.10.1
- Released
- December 25, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- freebasic.net
- winget ID
- FreeBASIC.FreeBASIC
- Scoop package
- main/freebasic
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Frequently asked questions
Is FreeBASIC free?
Yes. FreeBASIC is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is FreeBASIC safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 FreeBASIC 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 FreeBASIC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FreeBASIC 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 FreeBASIC?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2023.