Hosts file manager based on Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is Hosty?
Hosty by fiahfy is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category. It is written in Vue. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (fiahfy/hosty) has 27 stars. Similar programs include OnionShare, dnscrypt-proxy and Portmaster.
Project description on GitHub: “Hosts File Manager based on Electron.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Hosty is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Built-in Modrinth browser for easy discovery and mod installation
- Integrated Playit support for hosting without manual port forwarding
- Graphical interface for viewing performance and editing server properties
- Dedicated tools to create and restore server backups
AppStream · Flathub
Is Hosty 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:
AC343C3A40578C5343BAC7323B7E111B067BA7A26ECFDB9EE39774BCBDAE3F69· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.10.137Latest | August 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fiahfy.Hosty -ehosty-setup-0.8.10.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.sugarycandybar.HostyInformation
- Publisher
- fiahfy
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fiahfy/hosty
- Written in
- Vue
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.8.10.137
- Released
- August 11, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 11, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 27
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- fiahfy.Hosty
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hosty free?
Yes. Hosty is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Hosty 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 Hosty 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 Hosty be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Hosty run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Hosty?
OnionShare, dnscrypt-proxy, Portmaster, WindowsSpyBlocker and Prey Anti-Theft. The alternatives page compares them.
