SDR Rx/Tx software for Airspy, Airspy HF+, BladeRF, HackRF, LimeSDR, PlutoSDR, RTL-SDR, SDRplay RSP1 and FunCube
Publisher’s description
What is SDRangel?
SDRangel is an open-source program for Windows from f4exb. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.0.0, released on October 24, 2026. 32 versions are listed since August 4, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (f4exb/sdrangel) has 4,129 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “SDR Rx/Tx software for Airspy, Airspy HF+, BladeRF, HackRF, LimeSDR, PlutoSDR, RTL-SDR, SDRplay and FunCube”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9.9 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SDRangel is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SDRangel 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:
17E1CB158D0E263ED713E76930BABCE5458B7954A53ED0213770F6F37C66D7C2· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the f4exb/sdrangel repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 26, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review8
- No binaries in the repository8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›32 versions over 3 years · about 9.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.27.2 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.27.1 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.27.0 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.26.1 | June 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.25.1 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.0 | March 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.23.2 | February 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id f4exb.sdrangel -esdrangel-8.0.0-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- f4exb
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/f4exb/sdrangel
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 8.0.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 5, 2023
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 9.9
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 15
- GitHub stars
- 4,129
- GitHub forks
- 619
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- f4exb.sdrangel
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SDRangel free?
Yes. SDRangel is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is SDRangel 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 SDRangel 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 SDRangel be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SDRangel 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 SDRangel?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 4, 2023.