Inno Setup Editor's Review

Create professional installation packages with this feature-packed and easy-to-use installation builder.

Inno Setup is a freeware, open source installer, which over the last twenty years has come to dominate the market. You will not find a more intuitive or feature-rich installation builder for free anywhere. And with multilingual installation support and compatibility with all versions of Windows, Inno Setup is a formidably versatile offering.

Using the inbuilt wizard, even novices will be able to create professional EXE files for easy online distribution. While the installer also includes a wealth of other useful features, including support for disk spanning, a full uninstall suite and integrated file compression. You can also create Start Menu and Desktop icons as well as INI and registry entries. And the customizable setup type feature lets you create differing install levels, such as Full, Light or Custom.

Inno Setup also allows you to compare file version information, use shared file counting, install fonts and replace in-use files. And if security is an issue, you can create password protected and encrypted installers.

Pro's: Slickest freeware installer out there.

Con's: Limited graphics customization.

Conclusion: Inno Setup is a slick, feature rich installation builder that makes the creation of custom installers as painless an experience as it’s ever going to be. It’s compatible with all versions of windows and the resulting installer files are competitively compact. If you want to create a comprehensive installer with the least grief possible, Inno Setup is for you.