SoapUI is an open-source web service testing application for Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and representational state transfers (REST). Its functionality covers web service inspection, invoking, development, simulation and mocking, functional testing, load and compliance testing. A commercial version, ReadyAPI (formerly SoapUI Pro), which mainly focuses on features designed to enhance productivity, was also developed by Eviware Software AB. In 2011, SmartBear Software acquired Eviware.
SoapUI was initially released to SourceForge in September 2005. It is free software, licensed under the terms of the European Union Public License. Since the initial release, SoapUI has been downloaded more than 2,000,000 times. It is built entirely on the Java platform, and uses Swing for the user interface. This means that SoapUI is cross-platform. Today, SoapUI also supports IDEA, Eclipse, and NetBeans.
What is SoapUI?
SoapUI by SmartBear Software is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 13th by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2005. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 195.8 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 5.10.0, released on June 2, 2026. The version history goes back to January 31, 2022: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 659,151 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 7 of our languages. Similar programs include Bruno, Insomnia and HTTPie.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Mature project (since 2005)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SoapUI is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is SoapUI 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:
0D82ADBE48268A7C3851337E379C486FFB3827C09F26F112078524E056D08C8F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 4 years · about 2.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.10.0Latest | June 2, 2026 | 195.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.9.1 | September 10, 2025 | 190.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.9.0 | July 16, 2025 | 190.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.8.0 | December 18, 2024 | 190.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.7.2 | November 7, 2023 | 183.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.7.1 | September 26, 2023 | 183.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.7.0 | January 31, 2022 | 219.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 5.6.1 | January 31, 2022 | 337.0 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SmartBear.SoapUI -echoco install soapui -yscoop install extras/soapuiSoapUI-x64-5.10.0.exe -q -Dinstall4j.suppressUnattendedReboot=trueRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask soapuiInformation
- Publisher
- SmartBear Software
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- EUPL-1.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.10.0
- Released
- June 2, 2026
- First release
- 2005
- Added to the catalogue
- January 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 659,151
- Website
- soapui.org
- winget ID
- SmartBear.SoapUI
- Chocolatey package
- soapui
- Scoop package
- extras/soapui
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoapUI free?
Yes. SoapUI is open-source software under the EUPL-1.1 licence.
Is SoapUI 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 SoapUI 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 SoapUI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SoapUI 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 SoapUI?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 31, 2022.
What are alternatives to SoapUI?
Bruno, Insomnia, HTTPie, xh and RenderDoc. The alternatives page compares them.
