A modern, cross-platform, open-source GUI for OpenPGP encryption.
Publisher’s description
What is GpgFrontend?
GpgFrontend by Saturneric is open-source Windows software in the finance & crypto category. It ranks 36th by popularity among finance & crypto in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.3, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to June 26, 2022: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (saturneric/GpgFrontend) has 784 stars. Similar programs include GnuCash, Binance and Electrum.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern, cross-platform OpenPGP tool with a unique dual-engine core: switch freely between the battle-tested GnuPG and a modern, memory-safe Rust rPGP backend. It makes encryption, signing, and key management easier and more trustworthy in everyday privacy workflows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GpgFrontend is an open-source finance & crypto tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Easy: Encrypt and sign your texts, files and more.
- Cross-platform: Native support for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Profiles: Keep separate sets of keys and settings, and switch between them.
- Portable: Run from a USB drive, or carry a profile in one encrypted file.
- Dual-engine: Switch freely between the mature GnuPG and the Rust rPGP backend.
- Future-ready: Modern algorithms, including post-quantum keys.
- Privacy-focused: Using multiple approaches to enhance safety.
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Is GpgFrontend 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:
7E2760E0222765F8C87B60A6A5C8D6D71732E4E8F72BFD6EBB13300791BE60CD· 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 12 versions ›12 versions over 4 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.3Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.2.2 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.1.12 | May 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.1.9 | June 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 2.1.8 | April 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.7 | February 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.6 | December 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.3 | May 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Saturneric.GpgFrontend -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path GpgFrontend-2.2.3-windows-x86_64.msixmsiexec /x {64099272-619C-4647-B9E6-BE3183CA3704} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.bktus.gpgfrontendInformation
- Publisher
- Saturneric
- Category
- Finance & crypto
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.2.3
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 26, 2022
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- GitHub stars
- 784
- GitHub forks
- 64
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Saturneric.GpgFrontend
- MSI product code
- {64099272-619C-4647-B9E6-BE3183CA3704}
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Frequently asked questions
Is GpgFrontend free?
Yes. GpgFrontend is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is GpgFrontend 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 GpgFrontend 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 GpgFrontend be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does GpgFrontend support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does GpgFrontend 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 GpgFrontend?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 26, 2022.
What are alternatives to GpgFrontend?
GnuCash, Binance, Electrum, Bisq and Gridcoin. The alternatives page compares them.
