OpenKara is an open-source desktop karaoke app that turns songs you already own into karaoke tracks with on-device vocal separation, synced lyrics, and a portable local library.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenKara?
OpenKara is an open-source music player program for Windows from thedavidweng. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.18.2, released on October 26, 2026. 21 versions are listed since March 19, 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 (thedavidweng/OpenKara) has 35 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “A desktop karaoke app that transforms your local music library into sing-along tracks using on-device AI stem separation and online synced lyrics, making karaoke affordable and reusable with the songs you already own.”
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
In short: OpenKara is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenKara 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:
ADCFDB0ED4C72BDE138DAFE7B271AE63348E5C0E6E160C09E557122541E099B0· 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 21 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.18.2Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.1 | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.0 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.3 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.2 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.17.1 | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.2 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id thedavidweng.OpenKara -eOpenKara_0.18.2_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- thedavidweng
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/thedavidweng/OpenKara
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.18.2
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 21
- GitHub stars
- 35
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- thedavidweng.OpenKara
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenKara free?
Yes. OpenKara is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.
Is OpenKara 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 OpenKara 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 OpenKara be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenKara 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 OpenKara?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 19, 2026.
What are alternatives to OpenKara?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
