Cross-Platform Software-Defined Radio Application
Publisher’s description
What is CubicSDR?
CubicSDR by cubicsdr.com is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (cjcliffe/CubicSDR) has 2,301 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .xml. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-Platform Software-Defined Radio Application”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: CubicSDR is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CubicSDR 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:
93AE46DC3A8185D276FF0DD87AF2DEE5385F715EB30B0A8E1ACA4D8163AF33BF· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.5Latest | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CubicSDR.CubicSDR -eCubicSDR-0.2.5-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask cubicsdrInformation
- Publisher
- cubicsdr.com
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/cjcliffe/CubicSDR
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.5
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,301
- GitHub forks
- 268
- Website
- cubicsdr.com
- winget ID
- CubicSDR.CubicSDR
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CubicSDR free?
Yes. CubicSDR is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-only licence.
Is CubicSDR 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 CubicSDR 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 CubicSDR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does CubicSDR support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does CubicSDR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to CubicSDR?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
