WaveFlow is a local music player desktop app built with Tauri 2 and React 19. It scans your local audio folders, organizes tracks by album/artist/genre, and plays them with a real-time audio engine — no streaming, no cloud, your music stays on your machine.
Features include smart playlists, BPM analysis, LRCLIB lyrics fetch, Last.fm scrobbling, Discord Rich Presence, DLNA streaming, a 6-band equalizer, A-B loop, sleep timer, mood radio, year-in-review Wrapped, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is WaveFlow?
WaveFlow by InstaZDLL is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. 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 1.9.7, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to May 14, 2026: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (InstaZDLL/WaveFlow) has 80 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “🌊 WaveFlow — local-first music player for Windows, macOS & Linux. Hi-Res audio, exclusive output, synced word-by-word lyrics, smart playlists, plugins, DLNA/MPD and your own music server.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WaveFlow is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WaveFlow 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:
813557C018B979F3674E96163A04CC491846514C55ED2C9D3B1B5F1369131B39· 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 23 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.7Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.6 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.5 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.4 | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.3 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.2 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.1 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.0 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id InstaZDLL.WaveFlow -eWaveFlow_1.9.7_windows-x86_64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- InstaZDLL
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/InstaZDLL/WaveFlow
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.9.7
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 23
- GitHub stars
- 80
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- waveflow.app
- winget ID
- InstaZDLL.WaveFlow
- MSI product code
- {D41EFDCC-29EF-4EA4-945C-0377155EB9EA}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WaveFlow free?
Yes. WaveFlow is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is WaveFlow 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 WaveFlow 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 WaveFlow be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does WaveFlow support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does WaveFlow 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 WaveFlow?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 14, 2026.
Can I use WaveFlow without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to WaveFlow?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Clementine and Mixxx. The alternatives page compares them.
