Oahu is an Audible downloader app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Features include direct download from the Audible server, sign-in via standard web browser,
library browsing with title selection, download and conversion to plain .m4b files,
detailed progress monitoring, and optional export as .aax files.
Publisher’s description
What is Oahu?
Oahu by David Obando is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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 1.1.28, released on September 16, 2026. The version history goes back to February 16, 2026: 10 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (DavidObando/Oahu) has 6 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “A standalone Audible downloader and decrypter”
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
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Oahu is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Oahu 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:
7027AAEDF81C64F99D08F0FF2AACDDB84B350DAA71B9FBE67437FFD48436B298· 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 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.28Latest | September 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.22 | September 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.6 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.4 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.1 | May 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.44 | April 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.41 | March 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.40 | March 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DavidObando.Oahu -eOahu-1.1.28-win-x64-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- David Obando
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DavidObando/Oahu
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.28
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 10
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DavidObando.Oahu
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oahu free?
Yes. Oahu is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Oahu 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 Oahu 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 Oahu be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Oahu run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Oahu?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 16, 2026.
Can I use Oahu without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Oahu?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
