NSIS Alternatives

NSIS is described as '(Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be as small and flexible as possible and is therefore very suitable for internet distribution' and is a popular software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to NSIS for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Wine apps. The best NSIS alternative is Inno Setup, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NSIS are WiX, RayPack Studio, Advanced Installer and InstallShield.

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  1. InstallAware icon
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    Enables MSI installer creation, repackaging of legacy setups, advanced compression, custom dialogs, 32- and 64-bit support, patching, scripting, automation integration, runtime detection, multi-language options, rollback, security, and web-based installations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Modern, easy to use crossplatform installation tool similar to InstallShield multiplatform and InstallAnywhere. It works across Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. Free Licenses for open source projects.

    48 InstallBuilder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. This application allows you to create MSI packages manually using a visual editor or automatically using the capturing technology. Both approaches are easy-to-use and don't require any special training, so you can successfully use the application even if you don't have...

    27 EMCO MSI Package Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. DeployMaster icon
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    DeployMaster is the no-nonsense software installer builder from Just Great Software. Deliver your applications to customers and prospects with a good first impression. Easy to use for both the developer and the end user.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. CreateInstall icon
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    Professional installer software is an essential component for any software developer. The ideology behind the CreateInstall installer is based on two main principles. Complete control over the installation process and unlimited scalability.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Visual Installer is a powerful but easy-to-use setup tool. You can create a distributable setup package and a visual setup wizard in minutes, without any programming. A created setup package can be deployed via a CD, DVD, USB stick or the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. WixPie icon
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    If you want to create installers for software that you created on the Windows platform it's most likely that you tried to use the Wix-Toolset.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. A RAD Studio (Delphi and C++ Builder) extension for creating NSIS and Inno Setup installers. It integrates NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) and Inno Setup with Embarcadero RAD Studio IDE and allows you to create and build NSIS and Inno Setup projects right within RAD...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Nixstaller icon
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    Nixstaller is an Open Source project with the goal to create user friendly and flexible installers that work on various UNIX like systems.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Visual Studio extension for creating NSIS and Inno Setup installers. It integrates NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) and Inno Setup with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE and allows you to create and build NSIS and Inno Setup projects right within Visual Studio getting all...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Visual Installer brings latest installation technology to you and your customers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Make installers and 7-zip Self-Extracting archives for file and software distribution on Windows. Lots of features to create fully-customized installers and SFX packages for professional file and software delivery.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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