ChatWise is a desktop AI chat application that supports any large language model, including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Llama. Connect directly with your own API keys or use existing subscriptions such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Pro/Max. It renders HTML, React, charts and documents as artifacts, searches the web through Tavily or local browsers, connects to external tools with MCP, and stores all data locally on your device.
Publisher’s description
What is ChatWise?
ChatWise is a proprietary ai assistants & llm program for Windows from ChatWise.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 104.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ChatWise is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ChatWise safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.chatwise.app, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DC70B53D7F1DAA948A29785BFF18DD8C6258A8F2E7F2064F4EAAECF81304F80E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.9.1Latest | September 23, 2026 | 104.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id egoist.ChatWise -eChatWise-26.9.1-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask chatwiseInformation
- Publisher
- ChatWise
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.9.1
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- chatwise.app
- winget ID
- egoist.ChatWise
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChatWise free?
ChatWise is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ChatWise safe to download?
The download comes from releases.chatwise.app, 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 ChatWise 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 ChatWise be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ChatWise run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ChatWise without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ChatWise?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, GPT4All, ChatGPT and Jan. The alternatives page compares them.