pkgcreator Alternatives

pkgcreator is described as 'The main objective of this project is to simplify the creation of Debian packages by providing an utility that parses a simple YAML file and generate all the file structure, DEBIAN control files and freedesktop.org menus and icons (for GUI applications)' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to pkgcreator for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com. The best alternative is Inno Setup, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pkgcreator are NSIS, Makeself, InstallShield and Debreate.

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pkgcreator

Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Linux

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Inno Setup
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Windows
Wine
54 alternatives to Inno Setup
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.
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NSIS
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Free • Open Source
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Windows
PortableApps.com
54 alternatives to NSIS
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.
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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.
Makeself
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Linux
BSD
36 alternatives to Makeself
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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InstallShield
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
52 alternatives to InstallShield
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 alternatives to Debreate
Debreate is a utility to aid in building Debian packages (.deb). The goal behind Debreate 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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CreateInstall
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Freemium • Proprietary
Software Installer
Windows
43 alternatives to CreateInstall
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 alternatives to HM NIS EDIT
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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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 alternatives to InstallBuilder
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.
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ClickTeam Install Creator
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
43 alternatives to ClickTeam Install Creator
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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GUI Debian Package Maker
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Free • Open Source
Software Installer
Linux
28 alternatives to GUI Debian Package Maker
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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