Small utility that allows administration of MikroTik RouterOS using a fast and simple GUI.
Publisher’s description
What is Winbox Beta?
Winbox Beta is a proprietary program for Windows from MikroTik.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 22.1 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0beta9, released on October 2, 2024. 9 versions are listed since December 10, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.9 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Winbox Beta is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Winbox Beta safe to download?
- The file is served by download.mikrotik.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A09384EE00E4905C6F2A92AF85D02D4101139611763756DD9958437032E50199· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 1 year · about 6.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0beta9Latest | October 2, 2024 | 22.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta44 | December 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta42 | November 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta30 | August 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta26 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta23 | June 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta18 | March 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0beta16 | January 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mikrotik.Winbox.Beta -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MikroTik
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0beta9
- Released
- October 2, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 6.9
- Website
- mikrotik.com
- winget ID
- Mikrotik.Winbox.Beta
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winbox Beta free?
Winbox Beta 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 Winbox Beta safe to download?
The download comes from download.mikrotik.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 Winbox Beta 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.
Does Winbox Beta 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 Winbox Beta?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 10, 2024.
Can I use Winbox Beta without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
