Strawberry Perl
v5.42.3.1Open sourceReleased 17 Aug 2026
Perl for Windows with a compiler, so CPAN modules just install. By Strawberry Perl project
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 17 Aug 2026How we check
Quick answer
Strawberry Perl is open source software for Windows from Strawberry Perl project. Perl for Windows with a compiler, so CPAN modules just install. Download it only from strawberryperl.com. The latest version we track is 5.42.3.1 (17 Aug 2026). The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 5.42.3.1 (17 Aug 2026)
- Publisher:
- Strawberry Perl project
- Official site:
- strawberryperl.com
- Licence:
- Open source — Perl licence (Artistic / GPL) plus bundled component licences
- Requirements:
- Windows
Our verdict
The usual way to run Perl on Windows. It bundles a GCC toolchain, so CPAN modules that need compiling install as they would on Linux. The project's release list publishes a SHA-256 for every MSI.
Key features
- 64-bit MSI installer
- Bundled compiler and make tools for CPAN
- Portable and ZIP editions
Pros
- Pro: CPAN works without extra setup
- Pro: SHA-256 published
Cons
- Con: Large download for a scripting runtime
What's new in 5.42.3.1
See what changed in 5.42.3.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 5.42.3.1Latest
17 Aug 2026 · 210.2 MB- SHA-256
- b0adbd4f…13ac57cd(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Requirements
- OS
- Windows
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- Perl licence (Artistic / GPL) plus bundled component licences
- Publisher
- strawberryperl.com
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Strawberry Perl
5.42.3.1 · 210.2 MB