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Pros

  • I loved 2 things most, the features and simplicity of building a very good looking installer.

  • As it's a cost effective platform, i test multiple package for our business and its feature is works like charm. At this pricing Advanced Installer provides much feature for every business.

  • There is also seamless collaboration features which enables my team to work seamlessly regardless of location and best of all it's cost effective.

  • Advanced Installer is a really sophisticated piece of software that is also quite simple to use; if you're searching for a reliable and valid installation development tool, this is one of the best.

Cons

  • The community assistance and documentation that are readily available, however, lessen this difficulty.

  • This is rhe tool which we can say it's had been quite difficult for us without this tool.

  • Sometimes it creates problems with advanced installer but their developers keep proving us regular updates to minimise the faults in the tool.

  • Yet we are constrained to purchasing Enterprise for one simple Enterprise option, otherwise Professional would suffice. We are probably under-utilising various aspects.

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Aditi S. avatar
Aditi S.
Writer
Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 17, 2024

"I definitely recommend this platform as an advertiser!! "

Overall: I had initially started with the smaller package. However, after being satisfied, I opted for bigger packages and I love how cost-effective this platform is. I literally can't put more emphasis on how incredibly good the features are considered their pricing. It automates literally so much of manual work and it is truly a gem of a platform!

Pros: I really have had the best experience with advanced installer. It is cost effective and saves so much of our time and effort. They have quite versatile features and are spontaneous with the updates allowing us seamless delivery of softwares. Personalization is the best tool. It helps us in branding and enhances the efficiency of our advertising. The integration with other platforms can be implemented smoothly without any glitch. There's so this platform offers that automation has become so much easier. The Support channels are very quick and have resolutions to all the queries in no time. They have free and trial packages too, so beginners can try them as well!

Cons: At the most I'd say you'd require some time and patience to be equipped and flexible with the application of all the tools are as they are so many of them. Other than that there's nothing one should be concerned about. Once you've learned to access the platform, implementation becomes very smooth. They offer small and free packages as well so anyone can use them for their trial! It's a win-win!

Igor V.
Developer
Computer Software, Self-employed
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 25, 2024

"Good product, although pricing model not attractive to small entrepreneurs/freelancer developers."

Overall: It works, does the job, and have nice features, I just think it lacks some features but I don't even feel like giving feedback because if I do and it's added, I wouldn't receive them because I don't pay the annual amount to get those feature updates.

Pros: It's ease of use is really good, it's easy to manage "projects" and back them up.

Cons: The renewal for perpetual licenses isn't that attractive, you pay half of the original amount for one year updates. One free "LTS" updated version every few years would be welcome.

Alternatives Considered: Wix
Reasons for Choosing Advanced Installer: The methods and the display of certain features were much more attractive to me.
Guy K.
Product Owner
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
2.0
Value for Money
2.0
Likelihood to Recommend
5/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 23, 2024

"Good solution"

Overall: Pretty good but because of how complicated it is a simpler solution is probably better for us.

Pros: The customer support service is really helpful

Cons: Bit complex to figure out, would be nice to have more details examples and explanations for different scenerios.

Scott H. avatar
Scott H.
President
Information Services, Self-employed
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 24, 2024

"Excellent, flexible product with exceptional support"

Overall: Not only would I recommend Advanced Installer but I have done so many times during the decade+ I've been using it. Full disclosure: I receive a complimentary license for Advanced Installer because I am a Microsot MVP. However, I wouild buy a license without that consideration because the product is that good.

Pros: The support team at Caphyon is top three of all companies I've dealt with in more than 30 years of active software use. They are responsive, intelligent, and provide excellent suggestions and corrections. The feature set is huge and their frequest updates provide real feature enhancements not just window dressing.

Cons: Hard to think of anything... perhaps that It's expensive. But it's worth it. (see disclosure below)

Switched From: InstallShield
Reasons for Switching to Advanced Installer: Lack of features; too hard to use; couldn't build installer for type of add-in I was creating.
Rodrigo Cesar S.
Software Development Coordinator
Industrial Automation, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 23, 2024

"A good solution to installer"

Pros: Easy to use and configure with a lot of predefined configurations os prerequisites.

Cons: Expensive annual renewing. It do not upgrade, do not have bug fixes and new Windows or .Net versions on prerequisites!

Alternatives Considered: InstallShield
Reasons for Choosing Advanced Installer: Low price than InstallShield but with good features.
Marvin W.
Owner
Computer Software, Self-employed
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 24, 2024

"Simply the best and easy installer builder available"

Overall: My overall experience with Advanced Installer has been awesome. They have and provide awesome tutorials.

Pros: I like the ease of use and the quality of technical support.

Cons: I can't think of anything I didn't like.

Alternatives Considered: InstallShield
Reasons for Choosing Advanced Installer: Ease of use and options available, price, and support.
William W.
Director of Software Engineering
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 6, 2024

"Good MSI builder"

Overall: The tool is easy to use and makes it fast and convenient to build MSI's to install windows applications and controls.

Pros: It does a very good job of making it easy to build MSI's to install windows applications and components.

Cons: Its ease of use, and that it uses XML to define the package rules. This makes it so that you can modify the install package outside of the user interface tool if needed to be done programmatically.

Reasons for Switching to Advanced Installer: The visual studio msi builder was limited and harder to configure.
Geeti B. avatar
Geeti B.
Marketing Specialist
Real Estate, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 18, 2024

"Streamlining Software Packaging with Advanced Installer"

Overall: Advanced Installer has been very superb. The device is robust and user-friendly, simplifying the advent of MSI installers. The comprehensive guide documentation is beneficial for troubleshooting. I appreciate the customization alternatives and integration with Visual Studio. Although there was a mastering curve before everything, the efficiency profits and professional consequences make it worth the funding. Overall, Advanced Installer has greatly advanced my software program packaging system.

Pros: What I appreciated most about Advanced Installer is its user-pleasant interface, which makes it clean for anybody to create installers without needing complicated scripting. The device offers a complete variety of features, consisting of support for MSIX, custom issues, and automatic updates. Its built-in wizards streamline the set up manner, making an allowance for quick setups. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with equipment like Visual Studio and Azure DevOps, becoming smoothly into existing workflows. The responsive guide team is usually to be had to assist solve issues fast, and the software program proves to be cost-effective by using decreasing the need for vast training and further equipment, ultimately decreasing standard development fees.

Cons: What I preferred least approximately Advanced Installer is that its many capabilities can be overwhelming for novices, making the mastering curve steep for those unfamiliar with packaging principles. Additionally, there may be occasional compatibility troubles with specific environments. While the pricing is commonly reasonable, it is probably a concern for smaller corporations or man or woman developers.

mohamed K. avatar
mohamed K.
Senior Electrical and Instruments Engineer
Maritime, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 7, 2024

"User-Friendly Tool for Seamless Windows Installer Creation"

Overall: My experience with Advanced Installer is positive. It’s easy, integrates well, but has a learning curve.

Pros: What I liked most about Advanced Installer is its user-friendly interface, seamless integration with development tools, and automation features.

Cons: What I liked least about Advanced Installer is its learning curve for new users and limited advanced features in the free version.

Tammy W.
Owner
Consumer Goods, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 23, 2024

"Advanced Installer gets an A+"

Overall: With Advanced Installer we are able to minimize failures and re-packaging and saves us time and money.

Pros: We package and deploy software across our global enterprise. Advanced Installer saves us time and makes our business more efficient to get our software packaged and deployed.

Cons: I wish the serial validation came with the package instead of having to purchase it separate.

Verified Reviewer
CEO
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
6/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 8, 2024

"Best software for package management"

Overall: As it's a cost effective platform, i test multiple package for our business and its feature is works like charm. at this pricing Advanced Installer provides much feature for every business. And to be honest it really automate most of our work in one click....

Pros: As a IT manager packaging software is bit log and hard process but Advanced installer helps a lot on this. Package creation is very easy and can easily deploy after our testing is done. And to be honest customer support is top notch.

Cons: Nothing much but at first you need to learn about the software how to navigate into this and how to do the work using it. It bit hard to learn this software at first if they can do something to make it easy to use it will really a great help.

Verified Reviewer
System Engineer
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 4, 2024

"Advanced installation package tool that comes with enriching administrative power and highly friendly user interface."

Overall: In conclusion, it can be said that the usage of Advanced Installer was quite a pleasant experience. It has been observed that due to this tool, there is a considerable reduction in time and energy required to build and configure installable packages.

Pros: One great feature of Advanced Installer is the user-friendly GUI that makes the whole process of producing installation packages simple even for a first-timer. Along with the ability to create setup copies and templates, drag-and-drop capabilities make the configuration of tests fast and easy. Also, the tool can be installed in several formats and platforms, and this adaptable in projects with various requirements.

Cons: If there is anything that I dislike about Advanced Installer it is that some of the features that are considered to be advanced are hard to set up and this needs the user to understand the tool well.

Jeff D.
Principal Information Technologist
Commercial Real Estate, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 23, 2024

"Advance Installer novice user"

Overall: Satisfactory, I only use it every 4-8 weeks, I struggle building and retaining knowledge. Seems like I have some new issue everytime I use it.

Pros: Flexibilty, lots of capabilty, Cert support.

Cons: Complicated, my infrequent use means I have a learning curve every time I use it or want to change something.

Mohamed H.
DIRECTOR
Computer Networking, Self-employed
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 23, 2024

"Director and Develper"

Overall: Great experience and easy use with capability of update.

Pros: Easy use and enough for small startups and price affordable.

Cons: Having security issue (Untrusted pop ups) for new installations.

Mark A.
Owner
Computer Software, Self-employed
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
3.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 8, 2023

"SoftGlue VS22 & AI MSI development"

Overall: Event though all my installations and applications are signed and licensed I still get the windows defender malware warring screen although Programs and Features recognizes the publisher and installs and uninstall the application as legitimate signed. I know you told me to buy an EV code. What I don't know and your customer support has never told me, is will getting an EV code illegitimate the windows defender smart screen for the third part web hosting. I'm assuming it would if I hosted myself. Not possible at this time. So I haven't invested in any EV codes. Don't want to be stuck with something that does not work. Question, how does Advanced Installer avoid the smart screen download error problem. how can I incorporate what you do in my AI MSI's. Your installations and your update installs are your own MSI's. How can I do this with my own AI MSI's / EXE's. A question I've had but never answered by Advanced Installer customer service. This is a question not for the gabbing forum. Its legitimate customer service question because it directly affects advanced In stall's business. You cant & wont help to solve it, I go to a competitor who will, with a new 2 year 499 license or not. You can reach me at [sensitive content hidden] if you want to answer this softglue critical question. How does AI avoid the Malwarre smart screen download installation error? Is the EV code absolutely necessary and does AI also purchase EV codes for their own downloaded installations?regards,Mark

Pros: The ability to add your own installation programs. This allowed me to add high MSI / EXE security.

Cons: I use it as basic installation development, so I don't have any.

Reasons for Choosing Advanced Installer: Easy to find as search engine inquiry. I did not investigate, becasue the trial serv4ed my purposes & the development application is well thought out, like all my own development. Critical SDLC operations.
Verified Reviewer
SRE
Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 13, 2023

"Advanced Installer is the best installer creation tool I have ever used"

Overall: Advanced Installer is a great tool for creating, managing, and deploying Windows installers. It is easy to use, even for beginners, and it has a wide range of features that allow you to customize your installers. Highly recommend for anyone need a powerful and versatile installer creation tool

Pros: Advanced Installer is wide range of features, it provides a comprehensive set of features for creating installer packages, including support for various installation types (MSI, EXE, etc.), automatic updates, prerequisites, custom actions, and more.

Cons: Some features are only available in the paid version

Sumit U. avatar
Sumit U.
Software Engineer
Computer Software, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: 1-2 years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 13, 2023

"An Overview Of Advanced Installer. "

Overall: The overall experience of Advanced Installer is very good and I will recommend it to others also.

Pros: Adcanced Installer is probably used to maintain and provide better solution for the project.

Cons: The least thing I liked about it was less functionalities provided by it.

Verified Reviewer
Owner
Broadcast Media, Self-employed
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 20, 2023

"Good for something."

Pros: Advanced Installer for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and efficient application packaging capabilities.

Cons: Sometimes it's difficult to understand the software and I find Advanced Installer's learning curve a bit steep for complex setups.

santosh M.
Business Head
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 5, 2023

"Advanced Installer is a Powerful Tool for creating Software installation Packages."

Pros: Adding prerequisites and setting up file and folder structures are just a few of the common tasks that Advanced Installer can automatically detect and complete. You will spend less time and effort creating your installation packages as a result.

Cons: The aspect of Advanced Installer that I like least is its cost. The Professional edition, which most users will require, costs $399 a year at the beginning.

Paola A. avatar
Paola A.
manager
Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 30, 2023

"excellent tool"

Pros: excellent product to manage installation and configuration of your tools

Cons: nothing to complain about this software

Aditya R. avatar
Aditya R.
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 29, 2023

"Feature Review of Advanced installer"

Overall: We have been able to solve a number of business issues with software distribution thanks to Advanced Installer. First of all, it has simplified packaging, enabling us to produce installation packages quickly and accurately. This has allowed us to deploy our applications with less time and effort. Second, by allowing us to customise the installation process to meet our unique demands, Advanced Installer has helped us increase customer happiness.

Pros: It is very easy to use and it has a user friendly interface that makes it best in its field.

Cons: I have not seen any such dislikes till now but some times some technical issues occurs so that can be improved.

Mridun G. avatar
Mridun G.
Student
E-Learning, Self-employed
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
6/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 26, 2023

"Good experience"

Overall: advanced installer personally speaking my life easier but in exchange of huge cost so i would quit using it once my subscription ends

Pros: Advanced Installer as its name suggests have very advanced tools to interact with and makes the life easier for a developer or IT professional

Cons: huge pricing is biggest concern as paying hundreds of dollars are maybe not even thinking for begineers so i can say it is tools for well established developers only

Nisha V. avatar
Nisha V.
Project Manager
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 21, 2023

"A powerful installation tool for modest users"

Overall: Our company tried a competitor and our own custom installer before Advanced Installer. The most stable and cost-effective solution is Advanced Installer. Our workflow works great with it.Updates were my favorite feature. This feature was set up and used in detail by Advanced Installer.

Pros: Advanced Installer simplifies program installation. I appreciated its user-friendliness. Customize the installation to meet your needs. It supports Windows, web, and other platforms and technologies. Excellent documentation and customer service. Developers install applications easily with Advanced Installer.

Cons: Advanced Installer costs. Single-user licenses cost $1,995. This may hinder small enterprises and budget-conscious individuals. Installer creation tools are free or open-source for budget-conscious users.

Verified Reviewer
Managing Director
E-Learning, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 18, 2023

"Gamechanger for our developers"

Pros: First of all the software is easy to use,it also has the ability to let us preview our work in real-time which ensures a smooth workflow. There is also seamless collaboration features which enables my team to work seamlessly regardless of location and best of all it's cost effective

Cons: It's a decent software but I believe that there's room for improvement in terms of updates and customer service

Switched From: Chameleon Creator and iSpring Suite
Asli S. avatar
Asli S.
Consumer Experience Journey Expert
Consumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
August 21, 2023

"Best for Windows"

Overall: While I use OS personally and dony use this tool, I like the fact that my work computer is compatible with this tool and I am enjoying to use it with my file management mechanism.

Pros: This tool is the best for Windows and it makes file management system a lot easir than it already is

Cons: Can be expensive when the amount of work you completed here is beyond trials.