Inno Setup vs install4j
| Inno Setup | install4j | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Target platforms | Windows | Windows, Windows ARM, macOS, Linux/Unix, POSIX-compatible systems |
| Output formats | EXE installer | native installers, MSIX, ZIP, macOS bundles, gzipped TAR, RPM, DEB |
| Command-line packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Silent installation | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update support | Yes | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Software Packaging Tools. On Freedom251, install4j scores higher on our published basis.