Serial Studio is an open source, cross-platform telemetry dashboard and
real-time data visualization tool. It supports input from serial ports,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), MQTT, and TCP/UDP sockets, allowing data acquisition
from embedded devices, external software, and networked services.
Serial Studio runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is suited for telemetry
monitoring, sensor data analysis, and real-time debugging in educational,
hobbyist, and professional environments.
Publisher’s description
What is Serial Studio?
Serial Studio by Alex Spataru is proprietary Windows software in the science & maths category. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.7, released on June 26, 2025. The version history goes back to June 14, 2025: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Serial-Studio/Serial-Studio) has 7,255 stars. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Project description on GitHub: “Open-source telemetry dashboard. Supports UART, BLE, MQTT, Modbus, CAN Bus and more. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Serial Studio is a science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Cross-platform: Native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- CSV export: Save incoming data for offline analysis
- Multiple inputs: Serial, BLE, TCP/UDP (MQTT available in Pro version)
- Custom dashboards: Design interfaces with visual widgets using the Project Editor
- Advanced decoding: Use JavaScript to parse structured or binary data streams
Is Serial Studio 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:
83BE3F54E4DF1ADC8CFF6D291EBF862D7E608D1916E9FCC33EB8EE8FC90CD7F9· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.7Latest | June 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.4 | June 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.3 | June 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SerialStudio.SerialStudio -emsiexec /i Serial-Studio-3.1.7-Windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0DBDC744-5438-4AE1-9EEA-5F4287FCC334} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.serial_studio.Serial-StudioInformation
- Publisher
- Alex Spataru
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/Serial-Studio/Serial-Studio
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.1.7
- Released
- June 26, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 7,255
- GitHub forks
- 1,093
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- SerialStudio.SerialStudio
- MSI product code
- {0DBDC744-5438-4AE1-9EEA-5F4287FCC334}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Serial Studio free?
Serial Studio 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 Serial Studio 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 Serial Studio 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 Serial Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Serial Studio 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 Serial Studio?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 14, 2025.
Can I use Serial Studio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Serial Studio?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
