A Windows network throughput benchmark tool.
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft Ntttcp?
Microsoft Ntttcp is an open-source network tool program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation. It ranks 22nd by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.40.0.99012574, released on May 21, 2024. 2 versions are listed since May 21, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 16,977 times. The source code on GitHub (microsoft/ntttcp) has 480 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft Ntttcp is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Microsoft Ntttcp 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:
F66561D09AF91305412FD60CA4B28D57C7B650035D3C1EDCC00A57B079E2247E· 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 microsoft/ntttcp repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Restricted token permissions10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Branch protection8
- Code review4
- Static code analysis2
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.40.0.99012574Latest | May 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 5.40 | May 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Ntttcp -echoco install ntttcp -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/ntttcp
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.40.0.99012574
- Released
- May 21, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 16,977
- GitHub stars
- 480
- GitHub forks
- 38
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Ntttcp
- Chocolatey package
- ntttcp
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Ntttcp free?
Yes. Microsoft Ntttcp is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Microsoft Ntttcp 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 Microsoft Ntttcp 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.
Does Microsoft Ntttcp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft Ntttcp?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2024.
Can I use Microsoft Ntttcp without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Microsoft Ntttcp?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
