Arelle is an end-to-end open source XBRL platform, which provides the XBRL community with an easy to use set of tools. It supports XBRL and its extension features in an extensible manner. It does this in a compact yet robust framework that can be used as a desktop application and can be integrated with other applications and languages utilizing its web service, command line interface, and Python API.
Publisher’s description
What is Arelle?
Arelle by Arelle is open-source Windows software. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.47.3, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to May 8, 2025: 46 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 31 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Arelle/Arelle) has 253 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Arelle open source XBRL platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 31 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Arelle is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Arelle 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:
142460BF8DCA11C7EDA95850A8939BC356ADB4815FE20D6DF93DAB7DB5DE3E09· 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 46 versions ›46 versions over 1 year · about 31 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.47.3Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.47.2 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.47.1 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
| 2.46.1 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.46.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
| 2.45.3 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
| 2.45.2 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.45.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Arelle.Arelle -earelle-win-2.47.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Arelle
- Licence
- Apache 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Arelle/Arelle
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Version
- 2.47.3
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 46
- Updates / year
- 31.3
- GitHub stars
- 253
- GitHub forks
- 360
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Arelle.Arelle
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arelle free?
Yes. Arelle is open-source software under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Is Arelle 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 Arelle 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 Arelle be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Arelle 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 Arelle?
The versions page lists all 46 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 8, 2025.