SpeedCrunch is a high-precision scientific calculator.
It features a syntax-highlighted scrollable display and is designed to be fully used via keyboard.
Some distinctive features are auto-completion of functions and variables, a formula book, and quick insertion of constants from various fields of knowledge.
It is available for Windows, OS X, and Linux in a number of languages.
Publisher’s description
What is SpeedCrunch?
SpeedCrunch by SpeedCrunch is open-source Windows software in the science & maths category. It ranks 27th by popularity among science & maths in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to November 28, 2016: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 25,054 times. The source code on GitHub (heldercorreia/speedcrunch) has 56 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .json. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Project description on GitHub: “Official home for the SpeedCrunch scientific calculator”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SpeedCrunch is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SpeedCrunch 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:
D616461439702703E6600B50D06B30DE93E94201A40257CB7739C54A2ED1B0D5· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 10 years · about 0.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.12 | November 28, 2016 | 9.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SpeedCrunch.SpeedCrunch -echoco install SpeedCrunch -yscoop install extras/speedcrunchSpeedCrunch-1.1-windows-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SpeedCrunch
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/heldercorreia/speedcrunch
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 25,054
- GitHub stars
- 56
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- speedcrunch.org
- winget ID
- SpeedCrunch.SpeedCrunch
- Chocolatey package
- SpeedCrunch
- Scoop package
- extras/speedcrunch
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SpeedCrunch free?
Yes. SpeedCrunch is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is SpeedCrunch 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 SpeedCrunch 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 SpeedCrunch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SpeedCrunch 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 SpeedCrunch?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 28, 2016.
What are alternatives to SpeedCrunch?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
