Quirkos is an intuitive, visual tool for qualitative data analysis that helps researchers explore, code, and understand text data through simple visual groupings, with no steep learning curve.
Publisher’s description
What is Quirkos?
Quirkos by Quirkos Limited is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 212.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Quirkos is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Quirkos safe to download?
- The file is served by quirkos.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CDEB459A8521C1FA12AE27FD1AEE4F39B940EA3C3E05494BBBB5E0E2A278B733· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0Latest | December 11, 2025 | 212.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Quirkos.Quirkos -eQuirkos_3.1.0_installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Quirkos Limited
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.1.0
- Released
- December 11, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- quirkos.com
- winget ID
- Quirkos.Quirkos
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quirkos free?
Quirkos is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Quirkos safe to download?
The download comes from quirkos.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 Quirkos 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 Quirkos be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Quirkos run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Quirkos without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Quirkos?
OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans, RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
