Kahla is a cross-platform business messaging app.
Publisher’s description
What is Kahla?
Kahla by Aiursoft is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.5.0, released on April 15, 2022. The version history goes back to December 13, 2018: 49 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AiursoftWeb/Kahla) has 421 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Rocket.Chat and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Kahla is a cross-platform business messaging app. Mirror of https://gitlab.aiursoft.com/aiursoft/kahla”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Kahla is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kahla 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:
0A6870423AEBB7EA1669B6B1052BED2AAEAA4052648A3A3F07B3533BE79BFB61· 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 49 versions ›49 versions over 3 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5.0Latest | April 15, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.4.0 | April 15, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.1 | August 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.0 | July 5, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.1 | June 9, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.0 | May 15, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.1 | May 2, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.0 | April 16, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Aiursoft.Kahla -eKahla.Setup.4.5.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aiursoft
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AiursoftWeb/Kahla
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.5.0
- Released
- April 15, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 21, 2021
- Versions listed
- 49
- Updates / year
- 14.7
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 421
- GitHub forks
- 85
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Aiursoft.Kahla
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kahla free?
Yes. Kahla is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Kahla 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 Kahla 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 Kahla be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kahla 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 Kahla?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 13, 2018.
Can I use Kahla without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kahla?
Signal, Rocket.Chat, Telegram Desktop, Discord and Slack. The alternatives page compares them.
