NetLogo is an open-source programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) for agent-based modeling. It is part of a family of agent-based modeling products, which includes NetLogo Web, NetLogo 3D, NetTango, TurtleUniverse, HubNet, HubNet Web, and BehaviorSpace. It is currently being maintained by the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling (CCL) at the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), Northwestern University.
NetLogo, the programming language, is a Lisp-style programming language with support for lists, “agentsets”, strings, input/output, and plotting. Like the software itself, the programming language is also extensible using the built-in extension manager. Many extensions are available, including support for arrays, tables, matrices as well as integrations with popular programming languages like R and Python.
What is NetLogo?
NetLogo by CCL is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 10th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 1999. It is written in Scala. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 377.9 MB. 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 7.0.4, released on May 1, 2026. The version history goes back to December 23, 2020: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 639,978 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 15 of our languages. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .bsearch, .nlogo and .nlogo3d. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
- Mature project (since 1999)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (377.9 MB)
In short: NetLogo is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NetLogo safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.netlogo.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DBCB80A66946E4C27D9F0FE69F83EEAFC62F2B6A89CA64BFB6D684AC3959C0E3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 5 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0.4Latest | May 1, 2026 | 377.9 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 7.0.3 | December 13, 2025 | 380.4 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 7.0.2 | November 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 7.0.1 | October 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 7.0.0 | September 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 6.4.0 | November 16, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 6.3.0 | September 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 6.2.2 | December 8, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CCL.NetLogo -echoco install NetLogo -ymsiexec /i NetLogo-7.0.4-64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C039ED35-EBB0-4014-BDC7-4A46FD9B0536} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask netlogoInformation
- Publisher
- CCL
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Written in
- Scala
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 7.0.4
- Released
- May 1, 2026
- First release
- 1999
- Added to the catalogue
- June 22, 2021
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 639,978
- Website
- netlogo.org
- winget ID
- CCL.NetLogo
- Chocolatey package
- NetLogo
- MSI product code
- {C039ED35-EBB0-4014-BDC7-4A46FD9B0536}
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is NetLogo free?
Yes. NetLogo is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is NetLogo safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.netlogo.org, 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 NetLogo 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 NetLogo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NetLogo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NetLogo?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 23, 2020.
What are alternatives to NetLogo?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, OpenToonz and Bambu Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
