rtl_433 (despite the name) is a generic data receiver, mainly for the 433.92 MHz, 868 MHz (SRD), 315 MHz, 345 MHz, and 915 MHz ISM bands.
Publisher’s description
What is Rtl_433?
Rtl_433 is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from Benjamin Larsson. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (merbanan/rtl_433) has 7,894 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Program to decode radio transmissions from devices on the ISM bands (and other frequencies)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Rtl_433 is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is Rtl_433 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:
ED42651D2A2A94F6419F7675955BD65449D8247E27822C65C363595B715B7DE6· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the merbanan/rtl_433 repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.12Latest | December 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BenjaminLarsson.Rtl_433 -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install rtl_433Information
- Publisher
- Benjamin Larsson
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/merbanan/rtl_433
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 25.12
- Released
- December 12, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 7,894
- GitHub forks
- 1,598
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BenjaminLarsson.Rtl_433
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rtl_433 free?
Yes. Rtl_433 is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Rtl_433 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 Rtl_433 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.
Does Rtl_433 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.
Can I use Rtl_433 without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Rtl_433?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
