Eclipse SUMO (Simulation of Urban MObility) is an open source, highly portable, microscopic and continuous traffic simulation package designed to handle large networks.
It allows for intermodal simulation including pedestrians and comes with a large set of tools for scenario creation.
Included with SUMO is a wealth of supporting tools which handle tasks such as route finding, visualization, network import and emission calculation.
SUMO can be enhanced with custom models and provides various APIs to remotely control the simulation.
Publisher’s description
What is SUMO?
SUMO by Eclipse is open-source Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 174.3 MB. 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 1.28.0, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to January 25, 2022: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .xml, .py, .csv, .osm and .sumocfg. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Celestia.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SUMO is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SUMO safe to download?
- The file is served by sumo.dlr.de; 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:
0146E49EE1E0234976C61104C86A0B5E45D6119C768CA8054E142520D6BD1EDF· 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 13 versions ›13 versions over 5 years · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28.0Latest | October 8, 2026 | 174.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.27.1 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.27.0 | May 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.26.0 | January 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.25.0 | November 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.24.0 | July 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.19.0 | November 7, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.0 | April 25, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EclipseFoundation.SUMO -emsiexec /i sumo-win64-1.28.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1E4C72FE-6C8E-4E3D-9FD4-F5E343335B4F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Eclipse
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- EPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.28.0
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 27, 2022
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- Website
- eclipse.org
- winget ID
- EclipseFoundation.SUMO
- MSI product code
- {1E4C72FE-6C8E-4E3D-9FD4-F5E343335B4F}
File types it opens (5)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SUMO free?
Yes. SUMO is open-source software under the EPL-2.0 licence.
Is SUMO safe to download?
The download comes from sumo.dlr.de; 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 SUMO 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 SUMO be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SUMO 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 SUMO?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 25, 2022.
What are alternatives to SUMO?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Celestia, Steam and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
