BirdNET Live Setup
Publisher’s description
What is BirdNET Live?
BirdNET Live is an open-source program for Windows from BirdNET Team. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1, released on October 12, 2026. 8 versions are listed since June 29, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (birdnet-team/birdnet-live-app) has 72 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Professional bioacoustics in your pocket. Built for field researchers, conservationists, and serious birders.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BirdNET Live is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BirdNET Live 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:
23982C522BDF68D24AA3DB49271FF3ECA7813571FD121C1C993FAFCEE6BE67CB· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.2 | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.2 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.18.9 | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.18.3-winget | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.18.1 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BirdNETTeam.BirdNETLive -eBirdNET_Live_v1.2.1_windows_x64_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BirdNET Team
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/birdnet-team/birdnet-live-app
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 72
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BirdNETTeam.BirdNETLive
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Frequently asked questions
Is BirdNET Live free?
Yes. BirdNET Live is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BirdNET Live 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 BirdNET Live 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 BirdNET Live be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BirdNET Live 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 BirdNET Live?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 29, 2026.