InstallAware
6.0#18 in software packaging toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitInstallAware vs WiX Toolset
WiX Toolset
6.6#4 in software packaging toolsFrom $6,500 a yearFree planAPIExtensionWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | InstallAware | WiX Toolset |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
InstallAware plans
- InstallAware Free (Visual Studio freeware edition)Free
WiX Toolset plans
- WiX Toolset source codeFree
- Personal Consultation$650, paid once
- Code Review$1,500, paid once
- WiX Developer Direct$6,500 a year
Pick InstallAware if…
It suits app and game developers who need to build installers for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Visual Studio users can also use the free extension to generate a setup from a solution.
Pick WiX Toolset if…
It suits developers who need to create Windows installers and integrate packaging into automated builds. Organizations above the stated revenue threshold should account for the maintenance-fee requirement.