Nudge is a self-hosted update distribution platform for desktop apps on any OS. Verified releases, multiple channels, and a background updater that keeps every install current automatically — ready in minutes.
No more hand-rolling your own update server or managing storage pipelines yourself.
Every release is signed on upload and verified by the client before it applies — no MITM, no tampering.
Separate stable, beta, and canary channels. Token or password protected. Assign builds per channel in one click.
Track installs over time, version adoption, region breakdown, and active device counts — with deeper history on paid plans.
A lightweight background service registers with the OS on install and keeps the app current on its own — no manual checks, no waiting around.
One dashboard, every platform — Windows, macOS, and Linux installers built from the same app.
Restrict rollouts by region and gate releases behind a canary channel before going wide — enforced server-side.
No infrastructure to provision. No pipeline YAML to write.
Drag your binary into the dashboard. Every file is verified on upload and the release manifest is signed automatically.
Publish to stable, beta, or any custom channel. Set token or password protection. The active build pointer updates instantly.
Compile a native installer with your App ID baked in. It registers a background updater on install and applies updates silently.
Start free, upgrade when you grow. No hidden fees, no per-seat tricks.
Indie
Perfect for solo developers and side projects.
Studio
For teams shipping real products.
Enterprise
Unlimited scale, dedicated support, SLA.
Nudge is built by indie developers who got tired of the same story: you ship a great desktop app, but pushing updates safely — especially on Windows without hitting SmartScreen — is a surprisingly painful problem with no clean off-the-shelf answer.
We built the infrastructure we wish existed: cryptographically verified releases, a background updater that handles the boring parts, and a clean dashboard so you can focus on your product, not your update pipeline.
Every release is protected end-to-end — signed on upload, verified before it ever applies, with nothing readable in transit in between.
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