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Publisher’s description
What is Tower?
Tower by SaaS.Group is proprietary Windows software in the version control category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 90.1 MB. 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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 14.2.587, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to August 8, 2022: 31 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Tower is a version control tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tower safe to download?
- The file is served by git-tower.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB99E9B012704E27B9FBCE0F1145E3538569D985D7ED8DB58DAFEE69BC44A628· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 31 versions ›31 versions over 4 years · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.2.587Latest | October 19, 2026 | 90.1 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 14.1.586 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 14.0.583 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 13.2.579 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 13.1.576 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 13.0.575 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 13.0.574 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 12.4.565 | June 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SaaSGroup.Tower -eTower-14.2.587.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask towerInformation
- Publisher
- SaaS.Group
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE, MSI
- Version
- 14.2.587
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 30, 2022
- Versions listed
- 31
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- Website
- git-tower.com
- winget ID
- SaaSGroup.Tower
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tower free?
Tower is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Tower safe to download?
The download comes from git-tower.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 Tower 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 Tower be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Tower 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 Tower?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 8, 2022.
Can I use Tower without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Tower?
Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and ghq. The alternatives page compares them.
