Squirrel is both a set of tools and a library, to completely manage both installation and updating your Desktop Windows application, written in either C# or any other language (i.e., Squirrel can manage native C++ applications).
SharpSetup Alternatives
SharpSetup is described as 'Enables creation of highly flexible Windows Installer based setup solutions directly in Visual Studio. Dialog templates, controls and wizards that come with SharpSetup make creating installer an enjoyable experience' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SharpSetup for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, PortableApps.com and Wine apps. The best SharpSetup 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 SharpSetup are Setup Factory, Py2MSIX, Advanced Installer and RayPack Studio.
Alternatives list
17 Squirrel.Windows alternatives
Easy-to-use software installer program for 32 & 64-bit Windows applications. Actual Installer Free & Professional Editions. Supports all installation features - Install, Update, Uninstall.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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49 InstallBuilder alternativesModern, 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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49 InstallAware alternativesEnables MSI installer creation, repackaging of legacy setups, advanced compression, custom dialogs, 32- and 64-bit support, patching, scripting, automation integration, runtime detection, multi-language options, rollback, security, and web-based installations.
If you want to create installers for software that you created on the Windows platform it's most likely that you tried to use the Wix-Toolset.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Russia
United States
