Setup Factory
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Setup Factory, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Setup Factory's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Factory (Single User) | $395, paid once | 1 Developer · includes 6 months of Support and Maintenance |
| Setup Factory (Team Pack) | $995, paid once | 5 Developers · includes 6 months of Support and Maintenance |
The facts
Each one read from Setup Factory's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company history and headquarters
- Indigo Rose says it has created software development tools since 1991 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1991checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Dependencies
- It includes runtime dependency modules for technologies such as .NET, Visual C++, and Windows Installer.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- It builds a self-contained, single-file setup.exe for distribution through web, email, USB, LAN, CD, or DVD.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Action plugins can add capabilities such as database, XML, encryption, and FTP support, and the maker offers a plugin development kit.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Installer design
- It provides customizable wizard dialogs, themes, and a visual editor for creating custom screens.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Installer security features
- Features include serial numbers stored as MD5 hashes, date-based installer expiration, and Authenticode signing support, including OV and EV certificates stored on hardware tokens.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists out-of-the-box unattended build support for Visual Build and Automated Build Studio.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Indigo Rose’s tools as serving software publishers and enterprises, and says Setup Factory is for Windows software developers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Setup Factory creates Setup.exe installers for Windows applications.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- It uses a Lua 5.3 scripting engine and includes a library of more than 385 actions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- A purchase includes six months of support and maintenance with technical support, updates, and upgrades; support is provided through web and email.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support limits
- Technical support is reserved for customers with a current Support and Maintenance Plan, while trial users can use self-help resources and contact the sales department with questions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Target systems
- The maker says installers can target 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial, and its signup page says download instructions are emailed after submitting the request.checked 8 Oct 2026
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