SFX Tool Alternatives

SFX Tool is described as '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' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SFX Tool for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best SFX Tool alternative is Inno Setup. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Inno Setup or NSIS. Other great apps like SFX Tool are WiX, Setup Factory, Advanced Installer and DeployMaster.

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  1. 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!

    39 ClickTeam Install Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. CyberInstaller Suite is a packetization and installation software, oriented to every kind of developer. Thus, it can be applied to any language or development environment (.Net, C++, C#, Delphi, Java, PHP, Visual Basic, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. The packaging formats used by different distributions of Linux can be a pain point for software developers wishing to release their projects in an easily consumable way. Debian and Ubuntu rely on .deb packages, while Fedora and RedHat both use .rpm style packaging systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
     
  4. InstallSimple icon
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    InstallSimple - installation package maker that lets you create installer for your files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Debreate icon
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    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.

    22 Debreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Make SFX is a free program that lets you make self-extracting archives under Windows (x86 & x64) platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Makeself icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  8. A windows GUI for creating self-extracting (.exe) files from 7zip archives (.7z).

    18 7-ZIP SFX Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. 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.

    49 InstallBuilder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. HM NIS EDIT icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  11. Packin icon
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    Packin is a 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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