CreateInstall vs Inno Setup
CreateInstall
createinstall.comInno Setup
jrsoftware.orgSide by side
| Figure | CreateInstall | Inno Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Application Deployment Software | 8.1 (#12) | 7.1 (#38) |
| Distribution | Installers made with the licensed version may be distributed without additional royalties, and the license has no limit on the quantity of installers created. | The download page provides Inno Setup 7 in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and says both editions can build 32-bit or 64-bit installers. |
| Integrations | The maker's pages reviewed describe built-in Gentee scripting and installer commands, but do not state third-party integrations. | The site says Inno Setup is used by Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Git for Windows, and Embarcadero Delphi. |
| Security | 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. | It supports password-protected and encrypted installs as well as digitally signed installs and uninstalls. |
| Support | Customers can submit support tickets for questions, problems, or bug reports; the purchase includes 12 months of technical support. | The Inno Setup forum is identified as the primary source of product support, and commercial licenses add no software support beyond the free forum support. |
Plans
CreateInstall
- CreateInstall FreewareFree
- CreateInstall Light$59, paid once
- CreateInstall Full$119, paid once
Inno Setup
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Single UserPrice not published
- TeamPrice not published
In their own words
CreateInstall
CreateInstall has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Inno Setup
Inno Setup has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.