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IzPack

IzPack generates installers for packaging and deploying Java applications.

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#19 of 29
Score
6.0
IzPack's website

What IzPack is

IzPack generates installers for packaging and deploying Java applications. It creates a single installer that runs on operating systems with a Java virtual machine, with Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X listed as destinations. Users can select installer components and appearance, then extend installers with additional features. Optional native integration can create desktop shortcuts, modify a system registry, or switch to an administrator account during installation. The project documents command-line packaging, silent installation, auto-update support, and CI/CD integration. Its download page identifies version 5.2.7 as the current release. A Maven plugin is documented, with links to independent plugins for Gradle, Scala SBT, and Apache Buildr. IzPack is published under the Apache Software License 2.0. The project invites contributions through GitHub pull requests and directs users to mailing lists for updates and feedback. The Windows native launcher available with IzPack 4 is not supported in version 5 because it lacks a maintainer. No paid plans are listed.

Good

  • Generates a single installer for Java applications.
  • Supports Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X destinations.
  • Offers optional shortcuts and registry integration.
  • Apache Software License 2.0.
  • Maven plugin is documented.

Watch out

  • Requires a Java virtual machine to run generated installers.
  • IzPack 5 does not support the Windows native launcher from version 4.
  • Gradle, Scala SBT, and Apache Buildr plugins are independent.

Who it suits

IzPack suits developers distributing Java applications who need to configure installer contents and appearance. Its documented build plugins and command-line packaging may also suit teams incorporating installer generation into build workflows.

Verdict

IzPack provides configurable installers for Java applications, with build integrations and optional native installation actions. Note that its version 5 release does not support the earlier Windows native launcher.

Plans and prices

From IzPack's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
IzPackFreeApache License 2.0 · no paid plans listed

The facts

Each one read from IzPack's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Build integrations
The download page documents a Maven plugin and links to independent Gradle, Scala SBT, and Apache Buildr plugins.checked 2 Oct 2026
Community support
The project directs users to mailing lists for updates and feedback and invites contributions through GitHub pull requests.checked 2 Oct 2026
Current release
The download page identifies IzPack 5.2.7 as the current release.checked 2 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can choose the elements and appearance of an installer and extend it with additional features.checked 2 Oct 2026
Installer format
IzPack generates a single installer that runs on operating systems with a Java virtual machine.checked 2 Oct 2026
License
IzPack is published under the Apache Software License, Version 2.0.checked 2 Oct 2026
Native integration
Generated installers can optionally create desktop shortcuts, manipulate a system registry, or switch to an administrator account during installation.checked 2 Oct 2026
Native launcher limitation
The Windows native launcher available with IzPack 4 is not supported in IzPack 5 because it lacks a maintainer.checked 2 Oct 2026
Operating systems
The maker lists Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X as supported installer destinations.checked 2 Oct 2026
Purpose
IzPack packages, distributes, and deploys applications on the Java platform by generating installers.checked 2 Oct 2026
Security and compliance
The opened maker pages describe the Apache 2.0 license but do not state security certifications or compliance attestations.checked 2 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
2001checked 28 Sep 2026

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