The universal proxy platform.
Publisher’s description
What is sing-box?
sing-box by SagerNet is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It ranks 12th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.14.3, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to March 25, 2023: 123 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 35 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,165 times. The source code on GitHub (SagerNet/sing-box) has 39,126 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “The universal proxy platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 35 a year)
- Large user base
In short: sing-box is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is sing-box 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:
D8B86EF58936DBA9230EC6A57FFA4243933F3C14EF4809828B6C553440ED1518· 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 SagerNet/sing-box repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Fuzzing10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository8
- Pinned dependencies3
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Static code analysis0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 123 versions ›123 versions over 4 years · about 35 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14.3Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.14.2 | September 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.14.1 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.14.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.21 | August 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.20 | August 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.19 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.18 | August 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SagerNet.sing-box -echoco install sing-box -yscoop install main/sing-boxRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install sing-boxInformation
- Publisher
- SagerNet
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GNU General Public License Version 3 or Later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/SagerNet/sing-box
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.14.3
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 25, 2023
- Versions listed
- 123
- Updates / year
- 34.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,165
- GitHub stars
- 39,126
- GitHub forks
- 4,785
- Website
- sing-box.sagernet.org
- winget ID
- SagerNet.sing-box
- Chocolatey package
- sing-box
- Scoop package
- main/sing-box
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sing-box free?
Yes. sing-box is open-source software under the GNU General Public License Version 3 or Later licence.
Is sing-box 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 sing-box 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 sing-box run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of sing-box?
The versions page lists all 123 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 25, 2023.
Can I use sing-box without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to sing-box?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and v2ray-core. The alternatives page compares them.
