Meru is an open-source desktop application that brings your Gmail experience out of the browser and onto your desktop. It provides a cleaner, more focused way to access and manage your Gmail account(s).
Publisher’s description
What is Meru?
Meru is an open-source email client program for Windows from Tim Cheung. It ranks 19th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.63.2, released on October 9, 2026. 98 versions are listed since July 14, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 79 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zoidsh/meru) has 1,039 stars. Similar programs include Mailspring, Gmail Desktop and Tuta Mail.
Project description on GitHub: “:postbox: Gmail desktop app for macOS, Windows & Linux (formerly Gmail Desktop)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 79 a year)
In short: Meru is an open-source email client tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Meru 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:
16A1996679020D51F773341B588C1522C8C72EE721036E89098AD6D941329E78· 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 98 versions ›98 versions over 1 year · about 79 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.63.2Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.63.1 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.63.0 | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.62.1 | October 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.62.0 | October 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.61.0 | September 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.60.0 | September 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.59.0 | August 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Zoid.Meru -eMeru-Setup-3.63.2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask meruInformation
- Publisher
- Tim Cheung
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zoidsh/meru
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.63.2
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 98
- Updates / year
- 79.2
- GitHub stars
- 1,039
- GitHub forks
- 107
- Website
- meru.so
- winget ID
- Zoid.Meru
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meru free?
Yes. Meru is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Meru 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 Meru 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 Meru be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Meru run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Meru?
The versions page lists all 98 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 14, 2025.
Can I use Meru without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Meru?
Mailspring, Gmail Desktop, Tuta Mail, Proton Mail Bridge and eM Client. The alternatives page compares them.
