The ultimate tool for working with DAX queries
Publisher’s description
What is DAX Studio?
DAX Studio by DAX Studio is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.6.1, released on September 4, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 28 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 41,514 times. The source code on GitHub (DaxStudio/DaxStudio) has 835 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “DAX Studio is a tool to write, execute, and analyze DAX queries in Power BI Desktop, Power Pivot for Excel, and Analysis Services Tabular.”
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: DAX Studio is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DAX 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:
C3EB48BB6FF331A57D06FD61F31E48E12985E5836D36AC4EF237564E68C0B189· 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 28 versions ›28 versions over 5 years · about 5.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.1Latest | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.6.0 | August 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.5.2 | May 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.5.1 | March 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.5.0 | March 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.4.0 | October 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.3.3 | August 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.3.2 | July 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DaxStudio.DaxStudio -echoco install daxstudio -yDaxStudio_3_6_1_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DAX Studio
- Licence
- Microsoft Reciprocal License (Ms-RL)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DaxStudio/DaxStudio
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.6.1
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 5.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 41,514
- GitHub stars
- 835
- GitHub forks
- 165
- Website
- daxstudio.org
- winget ID
- DaxStudio.DaxStudio
- Chocolatey package
- daxstudio
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DAX Studio free?
Yes. DAX Studio is open-source software under the Microsoft Reciprocal License (Ms-RL) licence.
Is DAX 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 DAX 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 DAX Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DAX Studio 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 DAX Studio?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use DAX Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.