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Publisher’s description
What is sofast?
sofast is a free system utilitie program for Windows from sofast.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.12.0, released on June 16, 2026. 68 versions are listed since November 25, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 44 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Blushyes/sofast-release) has 150 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “如快版本发布项目。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 44 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: sofast is a free system utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is sofast 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:
DBA0AB7062E45328BD4919CC87262D1F5BF366BDEE5E0178459680F0A5A51B14· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 68 versions ›68 versions over 2 years · about 44 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0Latest | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.11.0 | May 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10.0 | May 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.6 | December 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.5 | December 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.4 | December 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.3 | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.2 | November 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Blushyes.Sofast -esofast_windows_v0.12.0_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- sofast
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Blushyes/sofast-release
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.12.0
- Released
- June 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 68
- Updates / year
- 43.7
- GitHub stars
- 150
- Website
- sofast.fun
- winget ID
- Blushyes.Sofast
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is sofast free?
Yes. sofast is free to use.
Is sofast 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 sofast 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 sofast be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does sofast 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 sofast?
The versions page lists all 68 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 25, 2024.
Can I use sofast without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to sofast?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
