Testcontainers is an open source framework for providing throwaway, lightweight instances of databases, message brokers, web browsers, or just about anything that can run in a Docker container.
The app lets you proxy any service to a fixed port to easily inspect it with your favorite debugging tools. For example, inspect a datastore with your IDE plugin, or manage a Kubernetes cluster with k9s. You can even freeze a service to prevent its shutdown so you can debug it.
Publisher’s description
What is Testcontainers Desktop?
Testcontainers Desktop by AtomicJar, Inc. is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without 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.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Testcontainers Desktop is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Testcontainers Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by app.testcontainers.cloud; 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:
90D03986B84734B876BB3985D195337F88C0ADC154CDD5895255367EEB5CFF29· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.27.0Latest | August 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AtomicJar.Testcontainers -emsiexec /i testcontainers-desktop_windows_x86-64.msi /qn /norestart /quietmsiexec /x {76B9BB99-C84D-46DC-81F9-2EF619B8E276} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AtomicJar, Inc.
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.27.0
- Released
- August 14, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- testcontainers.com
- winget ID
- AtomicJar.Testcontainers
- MSI product code
- {76B9BB99-C84D-46DC-81F9-2EF619B8E276}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Testcontainers Desktop free?
Yes. Testcontainers Desktop is free to use.
Is Testcontainers Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from app.testcontainers.cloud; 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 Testcontainers Desktop 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 Testcontainers Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Testcontainers Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Testcontainers Desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.