Launch4j Alternatives

Launch4j is described as 'Cross-platform Java executable wrapper for creating lightweight Windows native EXEs. Provides better user experience' and is an app in the development category. There are five alternatives to Launch4j for Windows, Linux, BSD and Mac. The best Launch4j alternative is JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc, which is free. Other great apps like Launch4j are Jsmooth, Jar2Exe, Packr and jStart32.

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Cross-platform Java executable wrapper for creating lightweight Windows native EXEs. Provides better user experience.

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Launch4j alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc icon

    JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc

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    JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc will convert a jar archive (Java) to an executable file (.exe extension) - executable binary files for Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc VS Launch4j

     

    • JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc is the most popular Windows alternative to Launch4j.

    • JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc is the most popular free alternative to Launch4j.

    • JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc is Free and ProprietaryLaunch4j is Free and Open Source
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    Jsmooth

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    JSmooth is a Java Executable Wrapper. It creates native Windows launchers (standard .exe) for your java applications. It makes java deployment much smoother and user-friendly, as it is able to find any installed Java VM by itself.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Jsmooth Features

    1.  Distribution

    Jsmooth VS Launch4j

     

    • Jsmooth is the most popular Open Source alternative to Launch4j.

    • Jsmooth is Free and Open SourceLaunch4j is also Free and Open Source
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    Jar2Exe

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    Jar2Exe is a tool to convert jar files into exe files. The principium of this software is to start java virtual machine using JNI interface. Basing on this, we have provided more other advanced features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Jar2Exe VS Launch4j

     

  5. Packr

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    Packages your JAR, assets and a JVM for distribution on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, adding a native executable file to make it appear like the app is a native app. Packr is most suitable for GUI applications, such as games made with libGDX.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Packr Features

    1.  Launcher

    Packr VS Launch4j

     

    • Packr is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Launch4j.

    • Packr is Free and ProprietaryLaunch4j is Free and Open Source

  6. jStart32

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    JStart32 works as a Win32-EXE wrapper to start Java applications running on Windows 2000 or Windows XP. The exe creation tool allows developers to define icon, minimal Java version and the start command of their Java application.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    jStart32 VS Launch4j

     
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