PGPony for Desktop brings the same OpenPGP engine the PGPony phone apps ship to Windows, macOS and Linux, with post-quantum keys, hardware security keys and encrypted backups. Signed, notarized and published with SHA-256 hashes.
Publisher’s description
What is PGPony?
PGPony is an open-source encryption program for Windows from NorseHorse.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .asc, .pgp, .gpg and .pgpony. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PGPony is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PGPony 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:
25CD2ABF2CDE737CFF77CD6554D81D541888E17011ECF8DB0E84B157625EFCEE· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NorseHorse.PGPony -emsiexec /i PGPony-windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {DCC196F3-AD87-331A-AE17-2BF2642BAE71} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NorseHorse
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- November 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- pgpony.app
- winget ID
- NorseHorse.PGPony
- MSI product code
- {DCC196F3-AD87-331A-AE17-2BF2642BAE71}
File types it opens (4)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PGPony free?
Yes. PGPony is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is PGPony 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 PGPony 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 PGPony be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PGPony run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to PGPony?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
