Packin Alternatives

Packin is described as 'graphical Linux package creator wizard which compiles packages in the popular debian package format (.deb files). Packin creates complete debian packages within four easy steps. Advanced options and latest specifications supported' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Packin for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best Packin alternative is Inno Setup, which is free. Other great apps like Packin are NSIS, SFX Tool, InstallShield and Debreate.

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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 Packin.
- - Inno Setup is the most popular free alternative to Packin.
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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 Packin.
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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.
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
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.
- - InstallShield is the most popular commercial alternative to Packin.
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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.
- - Debreate is the most popular Linux alternative to Packin.
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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
CreateInstall
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Freemium • Proprietary
Software Installer
Windows
43 CreateInstall alternatives
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.
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HM NIS EDIT
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Windows
PortableApps.com
39 HM NIS EDIT alternatives
HM NIS Edit is the best Editor/IDE for NSIS . It's useful for experts and beginners in the creation of Setup programs with the NSIS. Its Script Wizard will help you to create standard Setup programs with only few clicks, also its...
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HM NIS EDIT Features
1. PortableHM NIS EDIT can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 2.0.3, released in March 2005, can be still downloaded from the official website.
InstallBuilder
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Paid • Proprietary
Software Installer
Mac
Windows
Linux
52 InstallBuilder alternatives
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.
- - InstallBuilder is the most popular Mac alternative to Packin.
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InstallBuilder Features
Customizable
ClickTeam Install Creator
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
43 ClickTeam Install Creator alternatives
Spend your time developing your creations not building the installers. Download the fully functional freeware version of Install Creator and create your first installation in less than one minute!
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Makeself
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
36 Makeself alternatives
makeself.sh is a small shell script that generates a self-extractable tar.gz archive from a directory. The resulting file appears as a shell script (many of those have a .run suffix), and can be launched as is.
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GUI Debian Package Maker
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Linux
28 GUI Debian Package Maker alternatives
A Debian package builder based on Debian Package Maker (http://debianpackagemaker.blogspot.com).
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Discontinued
Last release in December 2009
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Packin Alternatives

Inno Setup Features

NSIS Features

Debreate Features

Venis GUI for NSIS Features

HM NIS EDIT Features

InstallBuilder Features