Network file transfer application for Windows, OS X, & Linux.
Publisher’s description
What is NitroShare?
NitroShare is an open-source network tool program for Windows from Nathan Osman.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,571 times. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: NitroShare is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NitroShare safe to download?
- The file is served by launchpadlibrarian.net; 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:
0816AA1147F66D09B5AF96170AB34361516A58A98D98470025B285ADE71CA358· 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.4Latest | June 4, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NathanOsman.NitroShare -echoco install nitroshare -ynitroshare-0.3.4-windows-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nathan Osman
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.3.4
- Released
- June 4, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- June 4, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,571
- Website
- nitroshare.net
- winget ID
- NathanOsman.NitroShare
- Chocolatey package
- nitroshare
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NitroShare free?
Yes. NitroShare is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is NitroShare safe to download?
The download comes from launchpadlibrarian.net; 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 NitroShare 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 NitroShare be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does NitroShare support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does NitroShare 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.
What are alternatives to NitroShare?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
