TuneFree Desktop is an open-source desktop music player built on Tauri. It aggregates music sources and connects your local library, a standalone desktop-lyrics window, and smart discovery. The interface is built with React and TypeScript, while Rust handles native capabilities, music parsing, a local proxy, and recommendation data, with local recommendations and AI contextual song search on top.
Publisher’s description
What is TuneFree?
TuneFree by AlanBulan is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It is written in TypeScript.
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.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.38, released on September 27, 2026. The version history goes back to September 8, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (alanbulan/TuneFree) has 84 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “开源桌面音乐播放器｜Tauri + React + Rust｜多音源聚合、桌面歌词、本地推荐、AI 语境搜歌”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: TuneFree is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TuneFree 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:
3743DCF0D86176BBFB15961F8AD6AECC7F75C2E5C9795FC59E2A269F5DDB83F2· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.38Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.31 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AlanBulan.TuneFree -eTuneFree_1.1.38_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AlanBulan
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/alanbulan/TuneFree
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.38
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 84
- GitHub forks
- 28
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AlanBulan.TuneFree
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TuneFree free?
Yes. TuneFree is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is TuneFree 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 TuneFree 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 TuneFree be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TuneFree 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 TuneFree?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 8, 2026.
Can I use TuneFree without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to TuneFree?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, Audacious and MPC-BE. The alternatives page compares them.
