Noctis is a desktop music player for your local library — fast browsing,
synced lyrics, metadata editing, EQ, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Noctis?
Noctis is an open-source music player program for Windows from heartached. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.4, released on October 19, 2026. 55 versions are listed since May 13, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (heartached/Noctis) has 292 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern lossless music player built on Avalonia with rich library features”
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: Noctis is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Noctis 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:
00303E1DAAF0B2BF9B90E803CC8E7D934431E985FCCB2D4BD5F2A3853CFA5063· 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 55 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.4Latest | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.3 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.2 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.1 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.5.9 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.5.8 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.5.7 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id heartached.Noctis -eNoctis-v1.6.4-Setup.exe /SILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- heartached
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/heartached/Noctis
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.6.4
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 55
- GitHub stars
- 292
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- heartached.Noctis
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Noctis free?
Yes. Noctis is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Noctis 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 Noctis 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 Noctis be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Noctis 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 Noctis?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 13, 2026.
What are alternatives to Noctis?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Clementine and Mixxx. The alternatives page compares them.
