Ice Services provides the server-side services for the Ice RPC framework, including IceGrid for location and deployment, IceStorm for publish-subscribe messaging, and Glacier2 for firewall traversal.
Publisher’s description
What is Ice Services?
Ice Services by ZeroC, Inc. is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.3, released on September 11, 2026. The version history goes back to March 3, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zeroc-ice/ice) has 2,196 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “All-in-one solution for creating networked applications with RPC, pub/sub, server deployment, and more.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Ice Services is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Ice Services safe to download?
- The file is served by download.zeroc.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2B24254EB36663952FA7483238087DD43FD16F06E37713465849D4294673FA81· 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 zeroc-ice/ice repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- No binaries in the repository8
- Pinned dependencies6
- Branch protection3
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.3Latest | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 3.8.2.0 | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 3.8.1.0 | March 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ZeroC.IceServices -eIce-Services-3.8.3.exe /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ZeroC, Inc.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zeroc-ice/ice
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 3.8.3
- Released
- September 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 2,196
- GitHub forks
- 599
- Website
- zeroc.com
- winget ID
- ZeroC.IceServices
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ice Services free?
Yes. Ice Services is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is Ice Services safe to download?
The download comes from download.zeroc.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 Ice Services 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 Ice Services be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Ice Services 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 Ice Services?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 3, 2026.