Kreya is a GUI client for gRPC, REST and WebSocket APIs. It makes calling APIs easy! Supported features:
- Kreya stores the files locally in JSON format for easy git-syncing (or any other syncing software)
- Unary, client-streaming, server-streaming and duplex requests (gRPC)
- Supports HTTP/2 and HTTP/3
- Authentication configurations - declare once, use everywhere
- Environment support combined with a powerful templating language
- Directory settings (ex. define the endpoint or authentication once for all requests)
- Scripting and tests
- kreyac, the Kreya CLI
- Server reflection (gRPC)
- OpenAPI import (REST)
- And more!
Publisher’s description
What is Kreya?
Kreya is a proprietary api & web development program for Windows from riok GmbH. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for 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 1.21.0, released on August 31, 2026. 7 versions are listed since February 25, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .krproj. Similar programs include SoapUI, Insomnia and HTTPie.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Kreya is an api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kreya safe to download?
- The file is served by stable-downloads.kreya.app, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2BF8233C761923D11A88A427B2A3D39853FED53F78C6ECE1B8FD7DBD6D913116· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.0Latest | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.3 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.2 | June 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.1 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.0 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.19.1 | March 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.19.0 | February 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id riok.Kreya -emsiexec /i Kreya-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E69625A9-A2F7-4C62-8901-B8956BEB36C6} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask kreyaflatpak install flathub app.kreya.KreyaInformation
- Publisher
- riok GmbH
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.21.0
- Released
- August 31, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 7
- Website
- kreya.app
- winget ID
- riok.Kreya
- MSI product code
- {E69625A9-A2F7-4C62-8901-B8956BEB36C6}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kreya free?
Kreya is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Kreya safe to download?
The download comes from stable-downloads.kreya.app, 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 Kreya 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 Kreya be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Kreya 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 Kreya?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 25, 2026.
What are alternatives to Kreya?
SoapUI, Insomnia, HTTPie, Bruno and xh. The alternatives page compares them.
