Customize your Rich Presence status on Discord.
Publisher’s description
What is Sofia?
Sofia by Tai Studio is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TaiStudio/Sofia) has 16 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Cutomize your discord profile.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Sofia is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sofia 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:
3C65B10D5B10044F7DA44296077182E07ECD7E34AC06CD22616E9AC5A06345F0· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3Latest | July 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TaiStudio.Sofia -eSofia.Setup.1.0.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tai Studio
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TaiStudio/Sofia
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- July 10, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- August 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TaiStudio.Sofia
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sofia free?
Yes. Sofia is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Sofia 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 Sofia without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Sofia?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
