Packr Alternatives

Packr is described as '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' and is an app in the development category. There are six alternatives to Packr for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best Packr alternative is Java Launcher, which is free. Other great apps like Packr are Launch4j, JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc, jStart32 and Jar2Exe.

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  1. Java Launcher icon
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    Java Launcher is a powerful Java tool and an easy-to-use software, which contains nine features totally:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Java Launcher is the most popular Windows alternative to Packr.

    • Java Launcher is the most popular free alternative to Packr.

    • Java Launcher is Free and ProprietaryPackr is Free and Open Source
  2. Launch4j icon
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    Cross-platform Java executable wrapper for creating lightweight Windows native EXEs. Provides better user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

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

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

    • Launch4j is Free and Open SourcePackr is also Free and Open Source
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    JarToExeJni and JarToExeProc will convert a jar archive (Java) to an executable file (.exe extension) - executable binary files for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4.  Like
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Jar2Exe icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Jsmooth icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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