Cimian vs CreateInstall
Cimian
github.comCreateInstall
createinstall.comSide by side
| Figure | Cimian | CreateInstall |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Application Deployment Software | 7.8 (#23) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Integrations | The project describes integration with Microsoft Intune, including .intunewin packages, and cloud storage such as AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage. | The maker's pages reviewed describe built-in Gentee scripting and installer commands, but do not state third-party integrations. |
| License | Cimian is distributed under the MIT License. | A purchased license remains valid forever, while updates and technical support are included for 12 months; yearly renewal after that costs 50% of the initial price. |
| Purpose | Cimian is an open-source system for managing and automating Windows software installations through a web server based repository of packages and metadata. | CreateInstall creates application installers and self-extracting archives, with installation steps specified as command sequences. |
| Security | The README describes TLS encryption for repository communications, package signature validation, PowerShell signing, and audit logging as security features. | The license terms state that the software is distributed as is, with no express or implied warranty, and use is at the user's own risk. |
Plans
CreateInstall
- CreateInstall FreewareFree
- CreateInstall Light$59, paid once
- CreateInstall Full$119, paid once
In their own words
CreateInstall
CreateInstall has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.