Raindrop.io is the best place to keep all your favorite books, songs, articles or whatever else you come across while browsing.
Publisher’s description
What is Raindrop.io?
Raindrop.io is a proprietary cloud storage & sync program for Windows from Rustem Mussabekov. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.7.9, released on July 28, 2026. 25 versions are listed since June 12, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (raindropio/desktop) has 685 stars. Similar programs include Syncthing, Dropbox and AWS Command Line Interface.
Project description on GitHub: “Official Raindrop.io Desktop App”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Raindrop.io is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Raindrop.io 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:
F90830FCB32C59913817595591598016FE41CD3076E4C0677F6243D849762067· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 5 years · about 4.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.9Latest | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.7.7 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.76 | March 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.72 | February 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.56 | October 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.50 | July 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.38 | June 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.35 | June 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RustemMussabekov.Raindrop -escoop install extras/raindrop.ioRaindrop.io-Setup-5.7.9.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask raindropioInformation
- Publisher
- Rustem Mussabekov
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/raindropio/desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.7.9
- Released
- July 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 4.9
- GitHub stars
- 685
- GitHub forks
- 78
- Website
- raindrop.io
- winget ID
- RustemMussabekov.Raindrop
- Scoop package
- extras/raindrop.io
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raindrop.io free?
Raindrop.io 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 Raindrop.io 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 Raindrop.io 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 Raindrop.io be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Raindrop.io 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 Raindrop.io?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2021.
Can I use Raindrop.io without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Raindrop.io?
Syncthing, Dropbox, AWS Command Line Interface, Rclone and heroku. The alternatives page compares them.
