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Inno Setup vs NSIS

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

Inno Setup

Inno Setup

Development

Inno Setup is an open-source installation and setup authoring tool for Windows programs and software packages. It allows developers to easily create installers with basic to advanced functionality, including multi-language support, custom dialogs and screens, conditional logic, and much more.

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NSIS

NSIS

Development

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is an open source system utility for creating installers on Windows. It provides a simple scripting language to build the logic and UI of installers. NSIS is useful for bundling software into distributable packages with installers.

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