Sessionless UDP Load Balancer Application
Publisher’s description
What is SimplestLoadBalancer?
SimplestLoadBalancer by mlhpdx is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for 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 2.6.5, released on April 5, 2026. The version history goes back to January 7, 2025: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mlhpdx/SimplestLoadBalancer) has 26 stars. Similar programs include nginx, OpenVPN and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “This is an implementation of a sessionless/stateless UDP load balancer that evenly distributes packets to back-end targets, and with low-latency target management (add and remove).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.5 a year)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SimplestLoadBalancer is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SimplestLoadBalancer 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:
3893DB0F2757D994A3856A127F0B3DFD3A38C6060E42051248DB2F6FEB1D2A9F· 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
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 1 year · about 6.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.5Latest | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.6.4 | April 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.6.2 | March 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.5.0 | September 18, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.3.0 | April 30, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.2.9 | January 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.2.5 | January 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 2.2.1 | January 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mlhpdx.SimplestLoadBalancer -emsiexec /i SimplestLoadBalancer-2.6.5-win-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {F8871C48-D509-44E7-9C90-8AB03EB2BDFB} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- mlhpdx
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mlhpdx/SimplestLoadBalancer
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.6.5
- Released
- April 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 7, 2025
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 6.5
- GitHub stars
- 26
- GitHub forks
- 7
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mlhpdx.SimplestLoadBalancer
- MSI product code
- {F8871C48-D509-44E7-9C90-8AB03EB2BDFB}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimplestLoadBalancer free?
Yes. SimplestLoadBalancer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SimplestLoadBalancer 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 SimplestLoadBalancer 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 SimplestLoadBalancer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SimplestLoadBalancer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SimplestLoadBalancer?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 7, 2025.
What are alternatives to SimplestLoadBalancer?
nginx, OpenVPN, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
