grate - sql for the 20s
Publisher’s description
What is grate?
grate is an open-source program for Windows from erikbra. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI and Portable. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.0, released on December 25, 2025. 25 versions are listed since October 12, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (grate-devs/grate) has 298 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “grate - the SQL scripts migration runner ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: grate is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is grate 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:
BD70EB04EAC3795CAA4E39DD3C6928679C5F8AE75B12A64BB5B8BB0162B66A94· 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 25 versions ›25 versions over 4 years · about 5.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | December 25, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 1.8.0 | July 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.4 | May 16, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.3 | May 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.2 | May 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.1 | May 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.7.0 | April 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.6.3 | May 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id erikbra.grate -emsiexec /i grate-msi-win-x64-2.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E281998A-D8A2-4926-AAA3-066EFA4B2E74} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- erikbra
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/grate-devs/grate
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI, Portable
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- December 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 5.9
- GitHub stars
- 298
- GitHub forks
- 58
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- erikbra.grate
- MSI product code
- {E281998A-D8A2-4926-AAA3-066EFA4B2E74}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is grate free?
Yes. grate is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is grate 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 grate 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 grate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does grate run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of grate?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 12, 2021.
Can I use grate without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.