The Bat!

by Ritlabs, SRLv11.4.1

Ritlabs.TheBat

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

The Best Secure Email Client Software. Certified for Windows 10.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Ritlabs.TheBat --exact --version 11.4.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

The Bat! is a secure desktop email client for Windows, built to protect your correspondence against third-parties.

Installers · v11.4.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	wix	machine		Direct
x64	wix	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install The Bat! on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Ritlabs.TheBat --exact --version 11.4.1. winget downloads the installer from Ritlabs, SRL and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install The Bat! silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Ritlabs.TheBat --exact 11.4.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall The Bat! via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Ritlabs.TheBat --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from The Bat!'s Apps & Features entry.

Is The Bat! free?

The Bat! is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.ritlabs.com/en/products/thebat/download.php) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does The Bat! work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls The Bat! directly from the publisher.

How do I keep The Bat! up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Ritlabs.TheBat --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of The Bat! from microsoft/winget-pkgs.