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?
MongoDB Compass is a proprietary database program for Windows from MongoDB Inc. It ranks 15th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. 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 1.53.1.0, released on October 23, 2026. 101 versions are listed since July 6, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 157,431 times. The source code on GitHub (mongodb-js/compass) has 1,498 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and Robo 3T.
Project description on GitHub: “The GUI for MongoDB.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MongoDB Compass is a database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MongoDB Compass 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:
3FB912D5C3E2815646489F198478D72D439524B2F6953223556C908F50A9ADC0· 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 101 versions ›101 versions over 5 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.53.1.0Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.53.0.0 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.52.0.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.51.0.0 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.50.0.0 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.49.15.0 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.49.14.0 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.49.12.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MongoDB.Compass.Full -echoco install mongodb-compass -yscoop install extras/mongodb-compassmsiexec /i mongodb-compass-1.53.1-win32-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7BCA6BCC-0979-4010-97E6-7D6CE2729C7D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask mongodb-compassflatpak install flathub com.mongodb.CompassInformation
- Publisher
- MongoDB Inc
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/mongodb-js/compass
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.53.1.0
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 101
- Updates / year
- 19.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 157,431
- GitHub stars
- 1,498
- GitHub forks
- 287
- Website
- mongodb.com
- winget ID
- MongoDB.Compass.Full
- Chocolatey package
- mongodb-compass
- Scoop package
- extras/mongodb-compass
- MSI product code
- {7BCA6BCC-0979-4010-97E6-7D6CE2729C7D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MongoDB Compass free?
MongoDB Compass 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 MongoDB Compass 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MongoDB Compass 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?
The versions page lists all 101 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 6, 2021.
What are alternatives to MongoDB Compass?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Robo 3T, Redis on Windows and DB Browser for SQLite. The alternatives page compares them.
