EMCO MSI Package Builder vs NSIS
EMCO MSI Package Builder
emcosoftware.comNSIS
nsis.sourceforge.ioSide by side
| Figure | EMCO MSI Package Builder | NSIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Software Packaging Tools | 7.9 (#9) | 7.3 (#26) |
| Purpose | The product creates Windows Installer packages and repackages existing installations into MSI, MSIX, and IntuneWin formats. | NSIS is a tool for programmers to create Windows installers, including installers that can install, uninstall, change system settings, and extract files. |
Plans
EMCO MSI Package Builder
- Professional Edition — Single User$899, paid once
- Enterprise Edition — Single User$1,349, paid once
- Architect Edition — Single User$1,865, paid once
- Professional Edition — Unlimited Users$2,149, paid once
- Enterprise Edition — Unlimited Users$3,229, paid once
- Architect Edition — Unlimited Users$4,495, paid once
In their own words
EMCO MSI Package Builder
EMCO MSI Package Builder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NSIS
NSIS is a free programmer’s tool for creating self-contained Windows executable installers and uninstallers. Its scripting language handles variables, functions, string manipulation, and custom installation logic, including installing or removing software, changing system settings, and extracting files. Developers can choose classic or modern wizard interfaces, create custom pages, and provide multiple interface languages, including right-to-left languages. Compression options include ZLib, BZip2, and LZMA. Plug-ins can extend installer tasks and interfaces, download files, make internet connections, or patch existing files. The compiler preprocessor can combine projects, automate builds, and produce lite or full variants. Installers can support command-line packaging, silent installation, and CRC32 self-checking. The compiler can be built on POSIX systems such as Linux and BSD, but generated installers run on Windows. Documentation links to a FAQ, wiki, and forum.