muffon is a cross-platform music streaming client for desktop, which helps you listen to, discover and organize music in an advanced way.
It retrieves audio, video and metadata from various Internet sources, such as:
- Last.FM
- VK
- Odnoklassniki
- Yandex Music
- Spotify
- Bandcamp
- Deezer
- SoundCloud
- YouTube Music
- YouTube
- Discogs
- Genius
- MusixMatch
- MusicBrainz
Publisher’s description
What is muffon?
muffon by Aleksey Shpakovsky is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.0, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to May 21, 2022: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (staniel359/muffon) has 2,246 stars. Similar programs include iTunes, Spotify and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Advanced multi-source music streaming + discovery client for desktop. Free, clean, no login, no ads.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: muffon is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is muffon 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:
4ED7E76A4F5B73B49C15C02918F6372EDC48EC4C36C1DC940BE619ABCBB3DB6E· 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 14 versions ›14 versions over 4 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.0 | January 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.0 | August 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | April 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | October 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.2 | January 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit Portable |
| 2.0.1 | January 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.0 | May 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id staniel359.muffon -emuffon-2.5.0-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Aleksey Shpakovsky
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/staniel359/muffon
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2022
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- GitHub stars
- 2,246
- GitHub forks
- 87
- Website
- muffon.netlify.app
- winget ID
- staniel359.muffon
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is muffon free?
Yes. muffon is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is muffon 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 muffon 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 muffon be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does muffon 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 muffon?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2022.
What are alternatives to muffon?
iTunes, Spotify, FLAC, Mixxx and Deezer. The alternatives page compares them.
