InstallShield vs Setup Factory
| InstallShield | Setup Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Target platforms | Windows | Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11; Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2019, 2022, 2025 |
| Output formats | MSI, EXE, APPX, MSIX, MSP | single-file setup.exe; multi-part or multi-segment installer executables |
| Command-line packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Silent installation | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update support | Yes | No |
| Delta updates | Yes | No |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Software Packaging Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, InstallShield scores higher on our published basis.