Pi Network desktop app
Publisher’s description
What is Pi Network?
Pi Network is a proprietary finance & crypto program for Windows from Socialchain Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 123.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Pi Network is a finance & crypto tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Pi Network safe to download?
- The file is served by node-cdn.minepi.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9D5D50F9BF73788E63B2B0B16EAFD57280A53770AD709D7384199092265E248D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.5Latest | December 1, 2021 | 123.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SocialchainInc.PiNetwork -e"Pi Network Setup 0.4.5.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Socialchain Inc.
- Category
- Finance & crypto
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.4.5
- Released
- December 1, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- December 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- node.minepi.com
- winget ID
- SocialchainInc.PiNetwork
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pi Network free?
Pi Network is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Pi Network safe to download?
The download comes from node-cdn.minepi.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 Pi Network 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 Pi Network be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Pi Network support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Pi Network run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Pi Network without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Pi Network?
GnuCash, Electrum, Binance, Gridcoin and Bisq. The alternatives page compares them.
