Squirrel.Windows is described as '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)' and is a software installer in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Squirrel.Windows for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Wine and Java apps. The best Squirrel.Windows 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 Squirrel.Windows are Setup Factory, IzPack, Wix# and InstallShield.
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.
MAKEMSI is a freeware tool which enables you to easily and reliably create low overhead "MSI" or "Windows Installer" based installers. Windows Installer is a Microsoft developed and backed installer format or technology for building reliable installation...
SharpSetup 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.
Use OpenMSI CLI to create Windows Installers (*.msi) using declarative YAML files.
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InstallerStudio is a modern, visual MSI authoring tool for Windows developers — a no-subscription alternative to InstallShield and WiX Toolset. Built on .NET 10 and WinUI 3, it lets you create professional Windows installer packages without writing XML by hand.
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