Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Netmaker automates fast, secure, and distributed virtual networks.
Publisher’s description
What is Netmaker?
Netmaker by Netmaker is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.0, released on August 31, 2026. The version history goes back to April 17, 2024: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gravitl/netmaker) has 11,832 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Netmaker automates fast, secure, and distributed virtual networks.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Netmaker is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Netmaker 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:
511A9CA49390CBEE0895BB20DD5D07102C6AC83C6E35973B99073CAF818DE841· 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 gravitl/netmaker repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- Code review8
- Branch protection5
- No dangerous workflows0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 2 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.0Latest | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.6.0 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.5.1 | March 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.5.0 | February 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.4.0 | December 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.2.0 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.0 | September 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.0 | June 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Netmaker.Netmaker -eProgram files (.exe): nmctl-windows-amd64.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Netmaker
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gravitl/netmaker
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.7.0
- Released
- August 31, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- GitHub stars
- 11,832
- GitHub forks
- 664
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Netmaker.Netmaker
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netmaker free?
Yes. Netmaker is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Netmaker 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 Netmaker 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.
Does Netmaker 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 Netmaker?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2024.
Can I use Netmaker without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Netmaker?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Netbird and Proton VPN. The alternatives page compares them.
