InstallShield vs Master Packager Suite
| InstallShield | Master Packager Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $393.58/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Target platforms | Windows | Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Output formats | MSI, EXE, APPX, MSIX, MSP | MSI, MSIX, MST, INTUNEWIN |
| Command-line packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Silent installation | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update support | Yes | Yes |
| Delta updates | Yes | — |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Software Packaging Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, InstallShield scores higher on our published basis.