Scene Builder is free and open source, but is backed by Gluon. Drag & Drop user interface design allows for rapid iteration.
Publisher’s description
What is SceneBuilder?
SceneBuilder by Gluon is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.0.0, released on April 17, 2026. The version history goes back to June 5, 2021: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,001 times. The source code on GitHub (gluonhq/scenebuilder) has 827 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Scene Builder is a visual, drag 'n' drop, layout tool for designing JavaFX application user interfaces.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SceneBuilder is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SceneBuilder 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:
36B5D8616DBBEBC8D2E62BC4506862073CDEE0C5378D52CCE5D37437B8FC8EE9· 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 gluonhq/scenebuilder repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Code review9
- No binaries in the repository9
- Licence declared9
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 5 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0.0Latest | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 25.0.0 | September 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 24.0.1 | June 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 24.0.0 | April 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 23.0.1 | October 16, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.0.0 | July 31, 2023 | 86.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 19.0.0 | October 7, 2022 | 84.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.0.0 | December 17, 2021 | 72.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gluon.SceneBuilder -echoco install scenebuilder -yscoop install extras/scene-buildermsiexec /i SceneBuilder-26.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2D639D6F-2299-3F86-8CE0-DC2C90E2DB53} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask scenebuilderInformation
- Publisher
- Gluon
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- BSD License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gluonhq/scenebuilder
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 26.0.0
- Released
- April 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 5, 2021
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,001
- GitHub stars
- 827
- GitHub forks
- 231
- Website
- gluonhq.com
- winget ID
- Gluon.SceneBuilder
- Chocolatey package
- scenebuilder
- Scoop package
- extras/scene-builder
- MSI product code
- {2D639D6F-2299-3F86-8CE0-DC2C90E2DB53}
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Frequently asked questions
Is SceneBuilder free?
Yes. SceneBuilder is open-source software under the BSD License licence.
Is SceneBuilder 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 SceneBuilder 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 SceneBuilder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SceneBuilder 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 SceneBuilder?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 5, 2021.
Can I use SceneBuilder without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SceneBuilder?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
