The GUI for MongoDB. Visually explore your data. Run ad hoc queries in seconds. Interact with your data with full CRUD functionality. View and optimize your query performance. Available on Linux, Mac, or Windows. Compass empowers you to make smarter decisions about indexing, document validation, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is MongoDB Compass Community?
MongoDB Compass Community is a proprietary database program for Windows from MongoDB. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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 1.41.0, released on December 19, 2023. 2 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mongodb-js/compass) has 1,498 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “The GUI for MongoDB.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: MongoDB Compass Community is a database tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MongoDB Compass Community 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:
68440335522F38EBCAA34CA08DC2291233C6936DCAE8A35F176E70A799A5AC63· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mongodb-js/compass repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Static code analysis10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository8
- Signed releases8
- Code review4
- Pinned dependencies4
- Branch protection4
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
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 ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.41.0Latest | December 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.2 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MongoDB.Compass.Community -emsiexec /i mongodb-compass-1.41.0-win32-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D056458D-84CB-49AB-B6FF-CCE71A656D31} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MongoDB
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Copyright (c) MongoDB, Inc.
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/mongodb-js/compass
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.41.0
- Released
- December 19, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- GitHub stars
- 1,498
- GitHub forks
- 287
- Website
- mongodb.com
- winget ID
- MongoDB.Compass.Community
- MSI product code
- {D056458D-84CB-49AB-B6FF-CCE71A656D31}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MongoDB Compass Community free?
MongoDB Compass Community is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright (c) MongoDB, Inc.). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MongoDB Compass Community 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 MongoDB Compass Community 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 MongoDB Compass Community be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does MongoDB Compass Community support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does MongoDB Compass Community 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 MongoDB Compass Community?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to MongoDB Compass Community?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Robo 3T. The alternatives page compares them.
