Airspy is a line of Popular Software-Defined Radio (SDR) receivers developed to achieve High Performance and Affordability using
an innovative combination of Software Architecture, DSP and RF techniques. The goal is to satisfy the most demanding telecommunications
professionals and radio enthusiasts while being a serious alternative to both cost sensitive and high end receivers. Simply put, we
outperform almost everybody at discerning weak signals in today’s crowded RF environment. Airspy Radios feature world class reception
quality and ease of use thanks to the tight integration with the de facto standard free SDR# software for signal acquisition, analysis,
navigation and demodulation. Our customers range from the curious radio listener to the mission-critical radio monitoring in strategic
mining sites, with everything in-between.
Publisher’s description
What is SDR#?
SDR# by Airspy is proprietary Windows software in the music players category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 5.5 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 32,932 times. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (5.5 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SDR# is a music player tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is SDR# safe to download?
- The file is served by airspy.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B4B8B6491F1013F0FBBD5246E6B81AB8F8F52F8DA22E3637A3A493AECFD498D0· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.1921Latest | January 2, 2025 | 5.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Airspy.SDRSharp.DotNet9 -echoco install sdrsharp -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Airspy
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.0.1921
- Released
- January 2, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 32,932
- Website
- airspy.com
- winget ID
- Airspy.SDRSharp.DotNet9
- Chocolatey package
- sdrsharp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SDR# free?
SDR# 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 SDR# safe to download?
The download comes from airspy.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 SDR# 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.
Does SDR# run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SDR# without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SDR#?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
