Apollo is a self-hosted desktop stream host for Artemis(Moonlight Noir). Offering low latency,
native client resolution, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and
Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available. A web UI is provided to
allow configuration and client pairing from your favorite web browser. Pair from the local server
or any mobile device.
Publisher’s description
What is Apollo?
Apollo is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Yukino Song. It ranks 23rd by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.6, released on September 3, 2025. 10 versions are listed since December 1, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,539 times. The source code on GitHub (ClassicOldSong/Apollo) has 11,333 stars. Similar programs include Display Driver Uninstaller, g-helper and Barrier.
Project description on GitHub: “Sunshine fork - The easiest way to stream with the native resolution of your client device”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Apollo is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Apollo safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
42B2AEFAACB3474511517A56B96EE9F0517F30AC38B5DD2FDA9FD5B478F5021A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.6Latest | September 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.7-hotfix.1 | June 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.4 | April 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.3 | April 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.1-hotfox.1 | February 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.3.0 | February 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| v0.2.9-alpha.8 | February 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| v0.2.8-alpha.5 | January 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ClassicOldSong.Apollo -echoco install apollo -yApollo-0.4.6.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Yukino Song
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ClassicOldSong/Apollo
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.4.6
- Released
- September 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2025
- Versions listed
- 10
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,539
- GitHub stars
- 11,333
- GitHub forks
- 517
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ClassicOldSong.Apollo
- Chocolatey package
- apollo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apollo free?
Yes. Apollo is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Apollo safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Apollo 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 Apollo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Apollo 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 Apollo?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 1, 2024.
What are alternatives to Apollo?
Display Driver Uninstaller, g-helper, Barrier, NVIDIA Profile Inspector and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
