VeneraNext is a free and open-source app for comic reading.
Publisher’s description
What is VeneraNext?
VeneraNext is an open-source e-book reader program for Windows from CyrilPeng/venera-next. It ranks 42nd by popularity among e-book readers in this catalogue. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.18.1, released on October 25, 2026. 12 versions are listed since July 12, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (CyrilPeng/Venera-Next) has 1,765 stars. Similar programs include calibre, SumatraPDF and Sigil.
Project description on GitHub: “VeneraNext 是一个跨平台漫画阅读器，支持本地漫画、WebDAV 漫画源、第三方网络漫画源，支持 Android、iOS、Windows、Linux、macOS 平台。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: VeneraNext is an open-source e-book reader tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is VeneraNext 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:
ECCF674285DDDCA75C6B64CB683B3B8D08B9B069A91AC557A25A42383FCDB6BA· 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 12 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.1Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.18.0 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.17.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.0 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.14.4 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.14.3 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.14.1 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CyrilPeng.VeneraNext -eVeneraNext-1.18.1-windows-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- CyrilPeng/venera-next
- Category
- E-book readers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CyrilPeng/Venera-Next
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.18.1
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 12
- GitHub stars
- 1,765
- GitHub forks
- 54
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CyrilPeng.VeneraNext
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Frequently asked questions
Is VeneraNext free?
Yes. VeneraNext is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is VeneraNext 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 VeneraNext 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 VeneraNext be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does VeneraNext 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 VeneraNext?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 12, 2026.
What are alternatives to VeneraNext?
calibre, SumatraPDF, Sigil, BlueGriffon and Kindle Comic Converter. The alternatives page compares them.
