Digital logic design tool and simulator
Publisher’s description
What is Logisim-evolution?
Logisim-evolution by logisim-evolution developers is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.0, released on September 12, 2026. The version history goes back to November 9, 2021: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,522 times. The source code on GitHub (logisim-evolution/logisim-evolution) has 7,809 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .circ. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Digital logic design tool and simulator”
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
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Logisim-evolution is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- easy to use circuit designer
- logic circuit simulations
- chronogram (to see the evolution of signals in your circuit)
- electronic board integration - schematics can now be simulated on real hardware
- VHDL components (components whose behavior is specified in VHDL!)
- TCL/TK console (interfaces between the circuit and the user)
- huge library of components (LEDs, TTLs, switches, SoCs)
- Supports multiple languages
- and more!
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Is Logisim-evolution 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:
A6EB97F814BB4CA0F083EFE3E44081AF94FE528B5C480BCC8380B4E741BB9B65· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 5 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.1.0 | February 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.0.0 | September 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 3.9.0 | August 15, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.2 | November 9, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id logisim-evolution.logisim-evolution -echoco install logisim-evolution -yscoop install extras/logisim-evolutionmsiexec /i logisim-evolution-5.0.0-amd64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FA7027D0-C5FF-3F6A-B8F7-BDF3D5C8EE1C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.reds.LogisimEvolutionInformation
- Publisher
- logisim-evolution developers
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/logisim-evolution/logisim-evolution
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.0.0
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 19, 2022
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,522
- GitHub stars
- 7,809
- GitHub forks
- 1,038
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- logisim-evolution.logisim-evolution
- Chocolatey package
- logisim-evolution
- Scoop package
- extras/logisim-evolution
- MSI product code
- {FA7027D0-C5FF-3F6A-B8F7-BDF3D5C8EE1C}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Logisim-evolution free?
Yes. Logisim-evolution is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Logisim-evolution 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 Logisim-evolution 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 Logisim-evolution be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Logisim-evolution run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Logisim-evolution?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 9, 2021.
What are alternatives to Logisim-evolution?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
