GitLab Runner is the open source project that is used to run your CI/CD jobs and send the results back to GitLab.
Publisher’s description
What is GitLab Runner?
GitLab Runner is an open-source version control program for Windows from GitLab Inc.. It ranks 22nd by popularity among version control in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 143.7 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 19.5.1, released on October 22, 2026. 91 versions are listed since August 18, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 21 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 857,155 times. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Git Extensions.
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 21 a year)
In short: GitLab Runner is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is GitLab Runner safe to download?
- The file is served by s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com; 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:
09CA07CC2BE4F1A6C6B60907049D231BC4F09AA05EF9A2E0DC5BE36251E2BB3D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 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 91 versions ›91 versions over 4 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | 143.7 MB | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 19.5.0 | October 15, 2026 | 143.6 MB | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 19.4.1 | September 24, 2026 | 126.2 MB | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 19.4.0 | September 16, 2026 | 126.2 MB | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 19.3.2 | September 10, 2026 | 126.5 MB | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 19.3.1 | August 24, 2026 | 126.5 MB | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 19.3.0 | August 19, 2026 | 126.5 MB | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 19.2.4 | September 10, 2026 | 125.0 MB | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Release cycle and support
Version 19.5.1 belongs to the 19.5 release line, supported until January 21, 2027.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5 | October 15, 2026 | January 21, 2027 | 19.5.1 | Supported |
| 19.4 | September 17, 2026 | December 17, 2026 | 19.4.1 | Supported |
| 19.3 | August 20, 2026 | November 19, 2026 | 19.3.3 | Supported |
| 19.2 | July 16, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 19.2.6 | End of life |
| 19.1 | June 18, 2026 | September 17, 2026 | 19.1.5 | End of life |
| 19.0 | May 21, 2026 | August 20, 2026 | 19.0.3 | End of life |
| 18.11 | April 16, 2026 | July 16, 2026 | 18.11.4 | End of life |
| 18.10 | March 19, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | 18.10.1 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gitlab.Runner -echoco install gitlab-runner -yscoop install main/gitlab-runnerProgram files (.exe): gitlab-runner.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install gitlab-runnerInformation
- Publisher
- GitLab Inc.
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 19.5.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 91
- Updates / year
- 21.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 857,155
- Website
- gitlab.com
- winget ID
- Gitlab.Runner
- Chocolatey package
- gitlab-runner
- Scoop package
- main/gitlab-runner
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitLab Runner free?
Yes. GitLab Runner is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GitLab Runner safe to download?
The download comes from s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com; 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 GitLab Runner 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 GitLab Runner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of GitLab Runner?
The versions page lists all 91 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 18, 2022.
Can I use GitLab Runner without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to GitLab Runner?
Git, GitHub CLI, Git Extensions, TortoiseGit and GitTools GitVersion. The alternatives page compares them.
