InstallBuilder
6.4#10 in software packaging tools$995 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitInstallBuilder vs WiX Toolset
WiX Toolset
6.6#4 in software packaging toolsFrom $6,500 a yearFree planAPIExtensionWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | InstallBuilder | WiX Toolset |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | InstallBuilder provides tools and services for packaging, deploying and updating software. | WiX lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. |
InstallBuilder plans
- InstallBuilder for Mac OS X$995, paid once
- InstallBuilder for Qt for Linux$995, paid once
- InstallBuilder for Qt for Windows$995, paid once
- InstallBuilder for Linux$995, paid once
- InstallBuilder for Windows$995, paid once
- InstallBuilder Professional$1,995, paid once
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 InstallBuilder if…
InstallBuilder suits software teams, businesses, governments, educational institutions, and independent developers distributing applications across operating systems. It also fits teams needing command-line or CI/CD packaging workflows.
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.