VHDL 2019/2008/93/87 simulator
Publisher’s description
What is GHDL?
GHDL by ghdl is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in VHDL.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.0.0, released on March 7, 2026. The version history goes back to April 14, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ghdl/ghdl) has 2,910 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “VHDL 2008/93/87 simulator”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: GHDL is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs.
Is GHDL 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:
76E160CEEC35834C73ADA6E4E484416D13AED4B64CBC7C74C5CCA53A7EF60E41· 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 ghdl/ghdl repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Licence declared10
- No binaries in the repository9
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Code review0
- No dangerous workflows0
- Security policy0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0.0Latest | March 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.1.1 | June 18, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 5.0.1 | March 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 4.1.0 | April 14, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode -escoop install main/ghdlProgram files (.exe): ghdl.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ghdl
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ghdl/ghdl
- Written in
- VHDL
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 6.0.0
- Released
- March 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- GitHub stars
- 2,910
- GitHub forks
- 429
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ghdl.ghdl.ucrt64.mcode
- Scoop package
- main/ghdl
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Frequently asked questions
Is GHDL free?
Yes. GHDL is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is GHDL 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 GHDL 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 GHDL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GHDL?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 14, 2024.
Can I use GHDL without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to GHDL?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
