Filius wurde entwickelt, um Unterricht zum Internet zu unterstützen. Zielgruppe sind Lernende in der Sekundarstufe allgemein bildender Schulen. Mit Filius werden Lernaktivitäten ermöglicht, die insbesondere entdeckendes Lernen unterstützen sollen.
Publisher’s description (German)
What is Filius?
Filius by Stefan Freischlad is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors 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 71.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.14.0, released on August 29, 2026. The version history goes back to November 23, 2024: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 15,549 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .fls. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Filius is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Filius safe to download?
- The file is served by lernsoftware-filius.de, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
990FF2ABBBC541E14F28D8B10623F19F6B36D97EE2F03949D9DBB634FFE679D2· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.14.0Latest | August 29, 2026 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.13.0 | June 20, 2026 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.12.2 | June 12, 2026 | 71.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.12.1 | June 8, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.12.0 | June 6, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.11.0 | May 10, 2026 | 71.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.1 | February 15, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.0 | February 14, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StefanFreischlad.Filius -echoco install filius -yFilius-Setup_with-JRE-2.14.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub de.lernsoftware_filius.FiliusInformation
- Publisher
- Stefan Freischlad
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.com
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.14.0
- Released
- August 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 23, 2024
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 15,549
- Website
- lernsoftware-filius.de
- winget ID
- StefanFreischlad.Filius
- Chocolatey package
- filius
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Filius free?
Yes. Filius is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Filius safe to download?
The download comes from lernsoftware-filius.de, 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 Filius 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 Filius be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Filius 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 Filius?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 23, 2024.
What are alternatives to Filius?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and Thonny. The alternatives page compares them.
