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AppImageKit vs InstallShield

A side-by-side look at AppImageKit and InstallShield. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AppImageKit

AppImageKit

Development

AppImageKit is an open source tool for packaging Linux applications as AppImages - self-contained software packages that run on common Linux distributions without needing installation or admin rights. AppImages make applications portable and sandboxed.

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InstallShield

InstallShield

Development

InstallShield is a software tool used to create installers or setup packages for distributing software to end users. It simplifies the complex process of making installers for Windows and other platforms.

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