Denemo is a free (GPL) music notation editor, creating notation straight from your input that outshines the commercial competition (comparison with other score writers). You can compose, transcribe, arrange, listen to the music and much more.
Publisher’s description
What is Denemo?
Denemo by Denemo is open-source Windows software in the music players category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 159.1 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 346 times. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Denemo is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Denemo safe to download?
- The file is served by denemo.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
68903EA9F2F45568CA69A3C5664DC15821F51C63413402780C4D03C73622B96E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.44Latest | June 13, 2023 | 159.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Denemo.Denemo -echoco install denemo -yDenemo2.44Installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.denemo.DenemoInformation
- Publisher
- Denemo
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- git.savannah.gnu.org
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.44
- Released
- June 13, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 346
- Website
- denemo.org
- winget ID
- Denemo.Denemo
- Chocolatey package
- denemo
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Denemo
See all ›-
Proprietary5.4M ↓ -
iTunes12.13.11.1iTunes offers the world’s best way to play — and add to — your collection of music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.Proprietary2.9M ↓ -
Open source15.7K ↓ -
Open source80.9K ↓ -
Open source21K ↓ -
Open source13.5K ↓ -
SuperCollider3.14.1SuperCollider is a platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition, used by musicians, artists, and researchers working with sound.Open source20.4K ↓ -
Open source86.7K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Denemo free?
Yes. Denemo is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Denemo safe to download?
The download comes from denemo.org, 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 Denemo 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 Denemo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Denemo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Denemo?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
