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NSIS vs Squirrel.Windows

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

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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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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