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Publisher’s description
What is Twingate?
Twingate by Twingate Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It ranks 26th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 31.5 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 20.26.280.8833, released on October 7, 2026. The version history goes back to January 3, 2023: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,951,889 times. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Twingate is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Twingate safe to download?
- The file is served by binaries.twingate.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7A9D760162136B725E56799BECF94C64F8A29D2910AD0DE079DD533D8F2266F5· 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 19 versions ›19 versions over 4 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.26.280.8833Latest | October 7, 2026 | 31.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.239.5147 | August 27, 2026 | 31.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.211.3797 | July 30, 2026 | 31.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.155.647 | June 11, 2026 | 31.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.140.168 | May 21, 2026 | 31.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.120.9484 | May 6, 2026 | 30.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.90.8546 | April 1, 2026 | 30.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 20.26.36.4338 | February 19, 2026 | 29.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Twingate.Client -echoco install twingate -ymsiexec /i TwingateWindowsInstaller.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {11BA3B45-D8FA-4524-A085-80FB4B1D7E0E} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask twingateInformation
- Publisher
- Twingate Inc.
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 20.26.280.8833
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 3, 2023
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,951,889
- Website
- twingate.com
- winget ID
- Twingate.Client
- Chocolatey package
- twingate
- MSI product code
- {11BA3B45-D8FA-4524-A085-80FB4B1D7E0E}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twingate free?
Twingate 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 Twingate safe to download?
The download comes from binaries.twingate.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 Twingate 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 Twingate be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Twingate 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 Twingate?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 3, 2023.
What are alternatives to Twingate?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
