Artha is a handy thesaurus based on WordNet with distinct features like global hotkey look-up, passive desktop notifications, regular expression based search, etc. Artha may be used as a free open-source replacement to the proprietary WordWeb Pro.
Publisher’s description
What is Artha?
Artha by Sundaram Ramaswamy is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 12.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.7 MB)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Artha is an open-source system utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Hotkey look-up from inside any window
- Passive notifications for seamless workflow
- Spelling suggestions for a misspelled word
- Powerful regular expressions based search
- Volume and speed adjustment
Is Artha safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB633951C6D8603062D8594C1B69C59188827875F0803069F0336CE9FCAB2DC2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3.0Latest | July 11, 2021 | 12.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Artha.Artha -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.artha.ArthaInformation
- Publisher
- Sundaram Ramaswamy
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GNU General Public License version 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.0.3.0
- Released
- July 11, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- July 11, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- artha.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- Artha.Artha
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Frequently asked questions
Is Artha free?
Yes. Artha is open-source software under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 licence.
Is Artha safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 Artha 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 Artha be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Artha support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Artha run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Artha?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
