Inno Setup is a software installation utility used to create Windows installers. It is designed to be easy to use for both beginners and experienced developers alike. It allows the user to create basic to complex installers with a range of features including the ability to install files, register DLLs, create shortcuts, create registry entries and set environment variables. It can also be used to create bundled installers which can install multiple programs at once. Inno Setup is written in Delphi, and is free for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. It is widely used for creating installers for Windows applications, and is a popular choice for many developers due to its wide range of features and ease of use.
Inno Setup has a graphical interface, WiX does not.
Free and multiplatform platform, without coding knowledge.
Discontinued The project is no longer being developed. The latest version, 2.0.3, released in March 2005, can still be downloaded from the official website.
Discontinued The project has been discontinued. The latest version, 2006-01-28, can still be downloaded from SourceForge.
Discontinued Last released December 2009.
If you want a scripting installer with script syntax, NSIS is excellent and very flexible with solid community support.