A low-code API testing platform for development teams that care about creating test automation across any workflow.
Publisher’s description
What is ReadyAPI?
ReadyAPI by SmartBear Software is proprietary Windows software in the api & web development category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 553.2 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.0, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to January 30, 2025: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.8 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (553.2 MB)
In short: ReadyAPI is an api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ReadyAPI safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.eviware.com; 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:
784F4C4E5AABA3A2E3E28343F7AF65A110113BE00B9696814B1EE1FAB4BAED21· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 8.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.0Latest | October 14, 2026 | 553.2 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.2.0 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.1.0 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.1 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0 | May 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 3.67.0 | April 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 3.66.0 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 3.65.0 | January 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SmartBear.ReadyAPI -eReadyAPI-x64-4.3.0.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask readyapiInformation
- Publisher
- SmartBear Software
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.3.0
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 8.8
- Website
- smartbear.com
- winget ID
- SmartBear.ReadyAPI
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ReadyAPI free?
ReadyAPI 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 ReadyAPI safe to download?
The download comes from dl.eviware.com; 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 ReadyAPI 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 ReadyAPI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ReadyAPI 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 ReadyAPI?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2025.
What are alternatives to ReadyAPI?
Bruno, Insomnia, HTTPie, xh and RenderDoc. The alternatives page compares them.
