Goose is a database migration tool. Both a CLI and a library.
Manage your database schema by creating incremental SQL changes or Go functions.
Features
- Works against multiple databases:
- Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, YDB, ClickHouse, MSSQL, Vertica, and more.
- Supports Go migrations written as plain functions.
- Supports embedded migrations.
- Out-of-order migrations.
- Seeding data.
- Environment variable substitution in SQL migrations.
- ... and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Goose?
Goose is an open-source database program for Windows from Pressly Inc.. It ranks 28th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.29.0, released on October 11, 2026. 10 versions are listed since March 28, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,094 times. The source code on GitHub (pressly/goose) has 11,611 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “A database migration tool. Supports SQL migrations and Go functions. ”
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 6.5 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Goose is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Goose 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:
94310BF51677404BDB424895E60B24B1B9B8BEBAC77D88C58D7273BE49F77A4B· 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 pressly/goose repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- Code review4
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 6.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.29.0Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 3.28.0 | September 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 3.27.3 | July 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 3.27.2 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 3.27.1 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 3.27.0 | February 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 3.26.0 | October 3, 2025 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 3.25.0 | August 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Pressly.Goose -echoco install goose -yProgram files (.exe): goose.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Pressly Inc.
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pressly/goose
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.29.0
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 6.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,094
- GitHub stars
- 11,611
- GitHub forks
- 720
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Pressly.Goose
- Chocolatey package
- goose
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goose free?
Yes. Goose is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Goose 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 Goose 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 Goose run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Goose?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 28, 2025.
Can I use Goose without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Goose?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Beekeeper Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
