HuLa is an instant messaging system developed with Tauri, Vite 6, Vue 3, and TypeScript. It leverages the cross-platform capabilities of Tauri and the reactive design of Vue 3, combined with TypeScript's type safety features and the fast build system of Vite 6, to provide users with an efficient, secure, and easy-to-use communication solution.
Publisher’s description
What is HuLa?
HuLa is an open-source chat & messaging program for Windows from hula. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.9, released on January 19, 2026. 12 versions are listed since May 25, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (HuLaSpark/HuLa) has 7,771 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “🍀 A cross-platform instant messaging desktop application with exceptional performance built on Rust + Vue3, compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS（一款基于Rust+Vue3极致性能的跨平台即时通讯桌面应用，兼容Windows、MacOS、Linux、Android、IOS）”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: HuLa is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HuLa 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:
B16C492B303399F2FF589A0B2DEEE183C1689E0220EC9368BFC85B00B26FDF2B· 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 12 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.9Latest | January 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.8 | December 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.7 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.6 | December 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.5 | November 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.4 | November 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.3 | November 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.2 | October 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HuLaSpark.HuLa -eHuLa_3.0.9_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hula
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/HuLaSpark/HuLa
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 3.0.9
- Released
- January 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2025
- Versions listed
- 12
- GitHub stars
- 7,771
- GitHub forks
- 1,048
- Website
- hulaspark.com
- winget ID
- HuLaSpark.HuLa
- MSI product code
- {D4979FA4-08CC-49D9-B7C0-D2EED45556A1}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HuLa free?
Yes. HuLa is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is HuLa 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 HuLa 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 HuLa be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does HuLa 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 HuLa?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 25, 2025.
Can I use HuLa without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to HuLa?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Viber. The alternatives page compares them.
