OpenFreebuds is a management software for HUAWEI FreeBuds/Honor EarBuds series devices for computer.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenFreebuds?
OpenFreebuds by MelianMiko is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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 0.18.1, released on September 14, 2026. The version history goes back to September 28, 2024: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (melianmiko/OpenFreebuds) has 461 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Open source app for HUAWEI FreeBuds (Linux + Windows)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenFreebuds is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Dynamic system tray icon that shows current active noise cancellation mode and battery level;
- Tray menu with battery levels and active noise cancellation settings;
- Ability to change voice language (not all devices supported);
- Device settings dialog, eg. change equalizer preset, gesture actions, etc;
- Built-in HTTP-server for remote control & scripting;
AppStream · Flathub
Is OpenFreebuds 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:
D5A944619984A27F48136921602C78B9367A9FC072A0B50790AE4BC4F9EDAE32· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 4.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18.1Latest | September 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.0 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.3 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.1 | June 7, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.0 | April 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.1 | February 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.15.0 | November 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.14.1 | October 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MelianMiko.OpenFreebuds -escoop install extras/openfreebudsopenfreebuds_0.18.1_x86_64_windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub pw.mmk.OpenFreebudsInformation
- Publisher
- MelianMiko
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/melianmiko/OpenFreebuds
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.18.1
- Released
- September 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2024
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 4.6
- GitHub stars
- 461
- GitHub forks
- 47
- Website
- mmk.pw
- winget ID
- MelianMiko.OpenFreebuds
- Scoop package
- extras/openfreebuds
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenFreebuds free?
Yes. OpenFreebuds is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is OpenFreebuds 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 OpenFreebuds 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 OpenFreebuds be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenFreebuds run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of OpenFreebuds?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 28, 2024.
What are alternatives to OpenFreebuds?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Windows File Manager and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
