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InstallAware vs Squirrel.Windows

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

InstallAware

InstallAware

Development

InstallAware is a software installation authoring tool used to build installers, patches, and updates for Windows software. It includes a visual editor and supports advanced installation features like custom actions, install prerequisites, uninstall capabilities, runtime variables, and much more.

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Squirrel.Windows

Squirrel.Windows

Development

Squirrel.Windows is an open-source installation and update framework for Windows desktop apps, allowing developers to publish their apps with auto updates out of the box. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub and Azure DevOps for continuous deployment.

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