QLog is an Amateur Radio logging application for Linux, Windows. It is based on the Qt framework and uses SQLite as database backend.
QLogs aims to be as simple as possible, but to provide everything the operator expects from the log to be. This log is not currently focused on contests.
Publisher’s description
What is QLog?
QLog by OK1MLG is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE 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 0.54.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to July 7, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (foldynl/QLog) has 363 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Amateur radio logbook software”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: QLog is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Customizable GUI
- Rig control via Hamlib, TCI, FLRig
- Rotator control via Hamlib
- HamQTH and QRZ.com callbook integration
- DX cluster integration
- LoTW, eQSL, QRZ.com, Clublog, HRDLog.net, ON4KST Chat, Cloudlog/Wavelog integration (eQSL includes QSL pictures download)
- Secure Password Storage for all services with password or security token
- Online and Offline map
- Club Member lookup
- CW Keyer Support - CWDaemon, FLDigi (all supported modes), Morse Over CAT, WinKey v1 or v2
- Bandmap
- CW Console
- WSJT-X integration
- Station Location Profile support
AppStream · Flathub
Is QLog 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:
1E8F95B1392DC2E015C2EEAABF6571AB3CD0E9467B9FA63D57B558EDCDB65358· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.54.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.53.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.52.0-1 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.51.1-1 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LadislavFoldyna.QLog -eQLog-0.54.0-x86_64.exe install --confirm-commandRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.foldynl.QLogInformation
- Publisher
- OK1MLG
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/foldynl/QLog
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.54.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 363
- GitHub forks
- 60
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LadislavFoldyna.QLog
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QLog free?
Yes. QLog is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QLog 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 QLog 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 QLog be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does QLog 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 QLog?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 7, 2026.
Can I use QLog without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to QLog?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
