ZeroTier is a smart programmable Ethernet switch for planet Earth.
It allows all networked devices, VMs, containers, and applications to communicate as if they all reside in the same physical data center or cloud region.
Publisher’s description
What is ZeroTier One?
ZeroTier One by ZeroTier, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the network tools category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 12.0 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 1.16.2, released on May 27, 2026. The version history goes back to August 16, 2021: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,116,317 times. The source code on GitHub (zerotier/ZeroTierOne) has 17,200 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, iPerf3 and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “A Smart Ethernet Switch for Earth”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.0 MB)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ZeroTier One is a network tool tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ZeroTier One safe to download?
- The file is served by download.zerotier.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
42514072B0FE44B8F66E0395BCD23A0B1D1642C28ED00831F1527B2F41B14670· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 5 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.16.2Latest | May 27, 2026 | 12.0 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.16.1 | December 22, 2025 | 12.0 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.16.0 | September 13, 2025 | 12.1 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.14.2 | March 9, 2025 | 11.1 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 1.14.0 | May 15, 2024 | 11.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.2 | September 14, 2023 | 11.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.1 | August 25, 2023 | 11.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.12.0 | August 23, 2023 | 11.5 MB | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ZeroTier.ZeroTierOne -echoco install zerotier-one -ymsiexec /i ZeroTierOne.msi /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask zerotier-oneInformation
- Publisher
- ZeroTier, Inc.
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- BUSL-1.1
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/zerotier/ZeroTierOne
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.16.2
- Released
- May 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,116,317
- GitHub stars
- 17,200
- GitHub forks
- 1,981
- Website
- zerotier.com
- winget ID
- ZeroTier.ZeroTierOne
- Chocolatey package
- zerotier-one
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroTier One free?
ZeroTier One is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: BUSL-1.1). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ZeroTier One safe to download?
The download comes from download.zerotier.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 ZeroTier One 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 ZeroTier One be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ZeroTier One run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ZeroTier One?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2021.
What are alternatives to ZeroTier One?
Wireshark, iPerf3, Nmap, simplewall and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
