InstallBuilder Alternatives

InstallBuilder is described as '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' and is a software installer in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to InstallBuilder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, PortableApps.com and Wine apps. The best InstallBuilder alternative is Inno Setup, which is free. Other great apps like InstallBuilder are NSIS, Advanced Installer, WiX and IzPack.

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Inno Setup
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Free • Proprietary
Software Installer
Windows
Wine
54 Inno Setup alternatives
Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability.
- - Inno Setup is the most popular Windows alternative to InstallBuilder.
- - Inno Setup is the most popular free alternative to InstallBuilder.
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Inno Setup Features
Customizable
NSIS
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Windows
PortableApps.com
54 NSIS alternatives
NSIS (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.
- - NSIS is the most popular Open Source alternative to InstallBuilder.
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NSIS Features
1. Support for scriptingNSIS supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. PortableNSIS can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Advanced Installer
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
44 Advanced Installer alternatives
Advanced Installer is a powerful and easy to use setup authoring tool which offers full Windows Installer support and more. You can configure every aspect of your installer through a simple graphical user interface or through its command line.
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WiX
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Windows
40 WiX alternatives
The Windows Installer XML (WiX) is a toolset that builds Windows installation packages from XML source code. The toolset supports a command line environment that developers may integrate into their build processes to build MSI and MSM setup packages.
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WiX Features
1. Command line interfaceWiX either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
WixPie IDE
WixEdit
IzPack
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Mac
Windows
Linux
Java
33 IzPack alternatives
IzPack is a one-stop solution for packaging, distributing and deploying applications.
- - IzPack is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to InstallBuilder.
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SFX Tool
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Free • Open Source
Windows
42 SFX Tool alternatives
SFX Tool is a graphical user interface and script generator for the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System. It allows the user to create simple setup files in minutes without writing a line of code. Advanced users may also edit the install script before it is compiled.
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Discontinued
The project has been discontinued. Last version, 2006-01-28, can be still downloaded from SourceForge
Actual Installer
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
15 Actual Installer alternatives
Easy-to-use software installer program for 32 & 64-bit Windows applications. Actual Installer Free & Professional Editions. Supports all installation features - Install, Update, Uninstall.
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install4j
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Paid • Proprietary
Software Installer
Mac
Windows
Linux
18 install4j alternatives
install4j is a powerful multi-platform Java installer builder that generates native installers and application launchers for Java applications.
- - install4j is the most popular commercial alternative to InstallBuilder.
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InstallShield
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
52 InstallShield alternatives
InstallShield is designed to enable development teams to be more agile, collaborative and flexible when building reliable InstallScript and Windows Installer (MSI) installations for PCs, servers, Web and virtual applications.
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Debreate
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Free • Open Source
Linux
26 Debreate alternatives
Debreate is a utility to aid in creating installable Debian (.deb) packages. The goal behind the project is to make developing for Debian based Linux distributions more appealing, with an easy to use interface for packaging applications, artwork, media, themes, etc.
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Debreate Features
Debian package
Venis GUI for NSIS
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
24 Venis GUI for NSIS alternatives
Venis is a, NOW 100% FREE, Visual Environment for Nullsoft Install System (NSIS). The Venis IX environment makes creating and maintaining NSIS install scripts quick and easy.
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Venis GUI for NSIS Features
Local based GUI
Exe Compiler
DeployMaster
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Paid • Proprietary
Software Installer
Windows
25 DeployMaster alternatives
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.
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