Netdata is an open-source, real-time infrastructure monitoring agent. It collects thousands of metrics per second from the local system with minimal configuration, stores them locally and visualizes them in a built-in web dashboard. On Windows it installs as a service and can optionally be connected to Netdata Cloud for centralized, multi-node monitoring.
Publisher’s description
What is Netdata?
Netdata by Netdata Inc. is open-source Windows software in the containers & devops category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit 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 2.12.0, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to August 12, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (netdata/netdata) has 81,087 stars. Similar programs include Helm, Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment and Docker Compose.
Project description on GitHub: “The fastest path to AI-powered full stack observability, even for lean teams.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Netdata is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Netdata 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:
C18AD320AFBD695D7814214D0EF5FA13B1E423AF95D88A3A45C00F48DFB52CBC· 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 netdata/netdata repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy10
- Fuzzing10
- Static code analysis10
- Published packages10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Pinned dependencies9
- Code review8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Signed releases3
- Restricted token permissions0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.12.0Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.11.0 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Netdata.Netdata -emsiexec /i netdata-v2.12.0-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {83002543-7FD0-40FD-836B-CC326C3ACF38} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install netdataInformation
- Publisher
- Netdata Inc.
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/netdata/netdata
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.12.0
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 81,087
- GitHub forks
- 6,698
- Website
- netdata.cloud
- winget ID
- Netdata.Netdata
- MSI product code
- {83002543-7FD0-40FD-836B-CC326C3ACF38}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netdata free?
Yes. Netdata is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Netdata 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 Netdata 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 Netdata be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Netdata 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 Netdata?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 12, 2026.
What are alternatives to Netdata?
Helm, Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Docker Compose, k9s and Pulumi. The alternatives page compares them.
