Neat Reader is an excellent ePub Reader designed for all your devices. You can read ePub files on smartphones or Desktop. ePub viewer available at your palms!
Publisher’s description
What is NeatReader?
NeatReader is a proprietary e-book reader program for Windows from GauzyTech .Inc.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 61.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.0.11, released on August 7, 2025. 4 versions are listed since July 26, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .pdf, .txt, .epub, .mobi and .azw. Similar programs include calibre, SumatraPDF and Sigil.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: NeatReader is an e-book reader tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NeatReader safe to download?
- The file is served by neat-reader-app-release.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7C85C5EE8D77D6014B3EE8BAF5F1A5213E50A8DC1F0B24C7F2B34FA5E2FEEE3F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0.11Latest | August 7, 2025 | 61.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.0.10 | March 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.1.4 | September 8, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.1.3 | July 26, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GauzyTech.NeatReader -e"NeatReader Setup 9.0.11.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GauzyTech .Inc
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- 专有软件
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 9.0.11
- Released
- August 7, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 26, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Website
- neat-reader.cn
- winget ID
- GauzyTech.NeatReader
File types it opens (6)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NeatReader free?
NeatReader is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: 专有软件). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NeatReader safe to download?
The download comes from neat-reader-app-release.oss-cn-beijing.aliyuncs.com; 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 NeatReader 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 NeatReader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NeatReader run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NeatReader?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 26, 2022.
What are alternatives to NeatReader?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, BlueGriffon and Kindle Comic Converter. The alternatives page compares them.