A desktop client that supports for multiple LLM providers
Publisher’s description
What is Cherry Studio?
Cherry Studio by support@cherry-ai.com is open-source Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category. It ranks 20th by popularity among ai assistants & llms in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.7, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to November 7, 2024: 152 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 78 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 71 times. The source code on GitHub (CherryHQ/cherry-studio) has 52,865 stars. Similar programs include Claude Code, Codex CLI and LobeHub.
Project description on GitHub: “AI productivity studio with smart chat, autonomous agents, and 300+ assistants. Unified access to frontier LLMs”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 78 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
In short: Cherry Studio is an open-source ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cherry Studio 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:
3E0562AD5F588E8E3988A501549DCE0D75183FB76FF3A616DF1112BBA11A83D1· 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 152 versions ›152 versions over 2 years · about 78 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.7Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.6 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.5 | October 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.4 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.3 | September 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.2 | September 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.14 | September 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kangfenmao.CherryStudio -echoco install cherry-studio -yscoop install extras/cherry-studioCherry-Studio-2.1.7-win-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask cherry-studioflatpak install flathub com.cherry_ai.CherryStudioInformation
- Publisher
- support@cherry-ai.com
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CherryHQ/cherry-studio
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.1.7
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 7, 2024
- Versions listed
- 152
- Updates / year
- 78.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 71
- GitHub stars
- 52,865
- GitHub forks
- 5,109
- Website
- cherry-ai.com
- winget ID
- kangfenmao.CherryStudio
- Chocolatey package
- cherry-studio
- Scoop package
- extras/cherry-studio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherry Studio free?
Yes. Cherry Studio is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Cherry Studio 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 Cherry Studio 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 Cherry Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cherry Studio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Cherry Studio?
The versions page lists all 152 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 7, 2024.
Can I use Cherry Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cherry Studio?
Claude Code, Codex CLI, LobeHub, Jan and ChatGPT. The alternatives page compares them.