List of installation software
The following is a list of software frameworks for building installation programs, organized by platform support.
Cross-platform
| Program | Developer | Platforms | Status | Cost | Free/Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InstallAnywhere | Flexera Software | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Java, Unix-like | Active | $1999 | Proprietary |
| InstallBuilder | BitRock | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Unix-like | Active | Free/$1995+ | Proprietary |
| Installer VISE | MindVision Software | Windows, Mac OS X | Active | $695/yr | Proprietary |
| InstallJammer | InstallJammer team | Windows, Linux, Unix-like | Discontinued | Free | GPL |
| DCP Setup Maker | Said SAID EL IMAM | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Java, Unix-like | Active | Free | Apache License |
| IzPack | Julien Ponge, et al. | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Java, Unix-like | Active | Free | Apache License |
| wpkg | usys team | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Unix-like | Active | Free | GPL |
| Qt Installer Framework | The Qt Company | Windows, Linux, Mac OS X | Active | Free | GPL/LGPL |
Windows
| Company Name | Developer | Status | Cost | Free/Open source | Installer type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual Installer | Softeza Development | Active | $89 | Proprietary | EXE |
| Advanced Installer | Caphyon LTD | Active | Free | Proprietary | EXE, MSI |
| CreateInstall Free | Novostrim | Active | Free | Proprietary | EXE |
| EMCO MSI Package Builder | EMCO Software | Active | $199 | Proprietary | MSI |
| Inno Setup | Jordan Russell and Martijn Laan | Active | Free | Inno Setup License | EXE |
| InstallAware | InstallAware Software | Active | $999+ | Proprietary | |
| InstallCore | IronSource | Active | Free | Proprietary | EXE |
| InstallMate | Tarma Software Research | Active | $89 | Proprietary | EXE |
| InstallShield | Flexera Software | Active | $599/yr | Proprietary | EXE, MSI |
| InstallSimple | InstallSimple Solutions | Active | Free | Proprietary | EXE |
| MakeMsi | Dennis Bareis | Discontinued | Free | Proprietary | MSI |
| MSI Generator | Infopulse Ukraine | Active | Non-free | Proprietary | MSI |
| Nullsoft Scriptable Install System | Nullsoft | Active | Free | zlib | EXE |
| SetupBuilder | Lindersoft | Active | $299 | Proprietary | EXE |
| Setup Factory | Indigo Rose | Active | $395 | Proprietary | EXE |
| Visual Installer | SamLogic | Active | $129 | Proprietary | EXE |
| Windows Installer SDK | Microsoft | Active | Included with Windows | Proprietary | MSI |
| Wise | Wise Solutions, Inc. | Discontinued | $645 | Proprietary | EXE |
| WiX | Microsoft | Active | Free | CPL | MSI |
| Xeam Visual Installer | Xeam | Active | Free Edition available | Proprietary | EXE, MSI |
Mac OS X
| Program | Developer | Status | Cost | Free/Open source | Installer type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installer for Mac OS X | Apple Inc. | Active | Included with OS X | Proprietary | .pkg / .mpkg packages |
| Remote Install Mac OS X | Apple Inc. | Discontinued | Included with OS X | Proprietary | .pkg / .mpkg packages |