gretl is a cross-platform software package for econometric analysis, written in the C programming language.
Publisher’s description
What is gretl?
gretl by The gretl team is open-source Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026a, released on January 30, 2026. The version history goes back to October 21, 2024: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 25,081 times. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Celestia.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: gretl is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is gretl safe to download?
- The file is served by prdownloads.sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
80B3172FA3C067FC9B64FCB020002AF0FC6427541F8CA1E43F70157F0257ED16· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026aLatest | January 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2025c | November 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIPARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2025b | June 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2025a | March 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2024d | December 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2024c | October 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gretl.gretl -echoco install gretl -yscoop install extras/gretlgretl-2026a-64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gretlInformation
- Publisher
- The gretl team
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 2026a
- Released
- January 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 29, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 25,081
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 6
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- gretl.gretl
- Chocolatey package
- gretl
- Scoop package
- extras/gretl
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is gretl free?
Yes. gretl is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is gretl safe to download?
The download comes from prdownloads.sourceforge.net, 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 gretl 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 gretl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does gretl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of gretl?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 21, 2024.
What are alternatives to gretl?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Celestia, Steam and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
