With Spotify, it’s easy to find the right music or podcast for every moment – on your phone, your computer, your tablet and more.
There are millions of tracks and episodes on Spotify. So whether you’re behind the wheel, working out, partying or relaxing, the right music or podcast is always at your fingertips. Choose what you want to listen to, or let Spotify surprise you.
You can also browse through the collections of friends, artists, and celebrities, or create a radio station and just sit back.
Publisher’s description
What is Spotify?
Spotify by Spotify AB (developed by Spotify Technology) is proprietary Windows software in the music players category. It ranks 3rd by popularity among music players in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2006. It is written in C++ and Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux. Its interface is available in 23 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 157.2 MB. 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 Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,446,846 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 54 of our languages. Similar programs include iTunes, Mixxx and FLAC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2006)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: Spotify is a music player tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Spotify safe to download?
- The file is served by download.scdn.co; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E5CA46AD79DE202C8DEAF888C26F2A608B9E042142279E0690D589D80640591D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1921.g7086c071a617Latest | October 21, 2026 | 157.2 MB | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Spotify.Spotify -echoco install spotify -yscoop install extras/spotifySpotifyFullSetupX64.exe /silent /skip-app-launchRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask spotifyflatpak install flathub com.spotify.ClientInformation
- Publisher
- Spotify AB
- Developer
- Spotify Technology
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C++ and Python
- Interface languages
- German, English, Traditional Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, and Spanish +17 more
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.3.6.1921.g7086c071a617
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- First release
- 2006
- Added to the catalogue
- October 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,446,846
- Website
- spotify.com
- winget ID
- Spotify.Spotify
- Chocolatey package
- spotify
- Scoop package
- extras/spotify
Ratings and reviews
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Alternatives to Spotify
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spotify free?
Spotify 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 Spotify safe to download?
The download comes from download.scdn.co; 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 Spotify 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 Spotify be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Spotify run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Spotify without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Spotify?
iTunes, Mixxx, FLAC, Clementine and SuperCollider. The alternatives page compares them.
