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WiX Toolset
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- WiX lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Founded
- 2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · firegiant.com
- Maker
- FireGiant was founded in January 2013 by Rob Mensching and Kirk Fertitta.Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
- Build integration
- WiX command-line tools work with any automated build system, and MSBuild is supported from the command line, Visual Studio, and common CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Build requirements
- Using WiX as a .NET tool or with dotnet build requires a .NET SDK; using it as an MSBuild SDK via msbuild requires .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Burn bundles
- Burn can install prerequisites alongside a product and download packages or combine them into one downloadable .exe.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Extensions
- WiX extensions can install IIS websites, create SQL Server databases, and register Windows Firewall exceptions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Maintenance fee
- Organizations generating more than $10,000 in annual revenue, as defined by the OSMF terms, must sponsor the wixtoolset GitHub organization to satisfy the Open Source Maintenance Fee.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Package types
- Its build tools create .exe setup bundles, .msi installation packages, .msm merge modules, and .msp patches.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Security lifecycle
- Consumer security updates are provided for the current and previous major versions, with support for the previous version ending up to 10 months after the current version's release.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
- Source format
- WiX uses XML text files that can be viewed and edited with text editors and tracked in source control.Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
- Support availability
- FireGiant customers with active support contracts can submit support requests; anyone can browse its WiX knowledge base.Read 4 Oct 2026 · support.firegiant.com
- Support offering
- WiX Developer Direct includes email-based support, guaranteed bug fixes, extended WiX v3 and v4 support, and unlimited team contacts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
- Supported platform
- WiX creates Windows installers, and packages built with it generally work on Windows 7 and later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
Plans and prices
WiX Toolset source code Free Source code remains freely available; revenue-generating organizations above $10,000 in annual revenue must satisfy the Open Source Maintenance Fee Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.firegiant.com
Personal Consultation $650, paid once $650 for two hours Two-hour videoconference consultation Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
Code Review $1,500, paid once $1,500 per review Review of WiX-based deployment code Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
WiX Developer Direct $6,500 a year starting at $6500/yr WiX support and extended support · site license to advanced tools · one two-hour consultation and one code review per year · monthly office hours · unlimited support contacts Read 4 Oct 2026 · firegiant.com
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