Advanced Installer

The #1 Windows Installer packaging and repacking tool.

For software developers, ISVs, public authorities and enterprises.

Benutzeroberfläche des Advanced Installer mit Optionen für die Erstellung eines MSI Installers und Merge Modules, Auswahl des Projekttyps und der Projektsprache, und Schaltfläche 'Create New Project'

Advanced Installer Reseller

SOFTTAILOR is one of the largest European resellers for Advanced Installer and the only certified German training partner. Through our long-standing work in software packaging, we established relationships with the manufacturer, Caphyon, at a very early stage. Purchasing Advanced Installer through a reseller offers companies clear advantages over buying directly from the manufacturer.

  • Purchase Advanced Installer licenses on account with VAT invoice

  • Easy integration into procurement and accounting processes

  • Same pricing as the manufacturer

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    What is Advanced Installer?

    All-in-one MSI and MSIX installer tool

    Advanced Installer focuses on creating installation routines efficiently. Often unused functions were omitted in favor of an attractive price.

    The highlights are:

  • Intuitively create installers and software packages in MSI, MSIX, and App-V formats

  • Thanks to rapid development cycles, the Advanced Installer team can implement new technologies very quickly

  • Significantly more affordable than comparable tools like Flexera AdminStudio

    • Who is Advanced Installer for?

    Packed with features. Excellent UX. Reasonable price.

    Advanced Installer is the alternative to Flexera AdminStudio for 99% of companies and is suitable for
    Software developers and ISVs looking to set up their software, and IT administrators needing to repackage software.

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    Used by developers and IT departments at leading organizations:

    Which Advanced Installer license is the right one?

    The right pricing model if you aren't sure how long you'll need Advanced Installer. Subscriptions also include priority support. Each subscription automatically renews for 1 year.

    For individual users

    Professional

    $399
    /user/year
    $299 Annual Renewal

    Key Features:

    Trusted Signing Native Integration

    Visual Studio Extension

    PowerShell Automation

    MSIX

    Themes

    Services

    Prerequisites

    IIS

    .NET, COM, ODBC

    Internationalization

    Java Native Launcher

    Installer Analytics (add-on)

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    For teams of up to 5 people

    Enterprise

    $1399
    /user/year
    $3,599/year for 5 users

    Everything from Professional, plus:

    CI/CD integration

    Dialog Editor

    Updater

    XML patching

    Databases

    Trial and licensing

    Merge Module authoring

    EXE to MSI (wrapper)

    Automated VM testing

    Drivers

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    For teams, individual users, and MSPs

    Architect

    $3,599
    /user/year
    $10,799/year for 5 users

    Everything from Enterprise, plus:

    Repackager

    MSI Quick Edit

    Report generator

    App-V

    MSIX (re)packaging

    MSIX Package Editor

    SCCM/MECM

    Intune

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    The right pricing model if you know you want to use Advanced Installer long-term and don't require priority manufacturer support. Perpetual license maintenance extensions can be purchased up to 4 years in advance for significant savings.

    Professional

    $599
    /user

    Key Features:

    Trusted Signing Native Integration

    Visual Studio Extension

    PowerShell Automation

    MSIX

    Themes

    Services

    Prerequisites

    IIS

    .NET, COM, ODBC

    Internationalization

    Java Native Launcher

    Installer Analytics (add-on)

    Buy directly from the manufacturer
    Inquire now

    Enterprise

    $2,399
    /user

    Everything from Professional, plus:

    CI/CD integration

    Dialog Editor

    Updater

    XML patching

    Databases

    Trial and licensing

    Merge Module authoring

    EXE to MSI (wrapper)

    Automated VM testing

    Drivers

    Buy direct (from the manufacturer)
    Inquire now

    Architect

    $5,399
    /user

    Everything from Enterprise, plus:

    Repackager

    MSI Quick Edit

    Report generator

    App-V

    MSIX (re)packaging

    MSIX Package Editor

    SCCM/MECM

    Intune

    Buy direct (from the manufacturer)
    Inquire now

    Why buying Advanced Installer from SOFTTAILOR is worthwhile

  • Quote in EUR valid for at least 14 days with no exchange rate risk

  • Pay by invoice with 30-day terms

  • Same price as the manufacturer

  • The only certified German training partner

    • benefits

    Top UX with a focus on what matters most

    Expert after just one training

    Easy to use, fully GUI driven, no need to learn scripts, no need to edit databases, and no need to write XML.

    Installers that simply work

    Robust installers that are based on standard Windows installer technology and offer rollbacks, patches, auto updates, etc.

    A lot of tools for little money

    Hundreds of powerful features at the click of a mouse. Includes updater, launcher, bootstrapper, trialware, serial validation, dialog editor, additional languages and countless other features for your installers.

    Premium Support

    With the premium support option, the Advanced Installer team is available to answer any questions you may have regarding installer creation.

    Get a free initial consultation now

    Let's talk Advanced Installer. Let's discuss your challenges and goals to see if Advanced Installer is the right solution for you.

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    Services

    Your trusted Advanced Installer Partner in Germany‍

    Advanced Installer Trial & Licensing
    Advanced Installer Training
    Software packaging as a service
    Setup development for software developers
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    Creating Windows installers with Advanced Installer

    Advanced Installer started out as a tool for developers, which it mainly is today. Over time, features such as Repackager, an MSI and MST editor, support for App-V and MSIX were added, making the tool the #1 alternative to Flexera AdminStudio for repackaging.

    Intuitive Windows setup creation for software developers

    Create installations in MSIX, MSI, APP-V for your software development

    Benutzeroberfläche von Advanced Installer 18.1 mit neuen Projektvorlagen wie Visual Studio Application, .NET Application, XNA Game und Installer Project.
    Fortschrittliches Installer-Programm mit geöffneter Registerkarte Voraussetzungen zur Auswahl von Windows-Funktionen und Zielbetriebssystemen.
    Features

  • The right format for every installation

  • Visual Studio Integration

  • Integrate with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, and Bamboo

  • Create merge modules for teamwork

  • MSIX and Windows 11 Ready

    • Benefits

  • Installers for cloud and desktop environments

  • Fast and frustration-free installer creation

  • True teamwork when creating installers

  • Attractive, custom GUIs for your installers

    • All features

    Intuitive and automated repackaging for IT administrators

    Converting legacy installations to MSIX, MSI, APP-V

    As professionals in software packaging, we would like to point out that repackaging is complex and prone to errors. Repackaging should only be the “last resort” if the software cannot be silently installed. We would be happy to talk to you about best practices in software packaging.

    Benutzeroberfläche des Advanced Installer mit geöffneter Projektkonfiguration und Auswahl des Build-Typs für ein Setup-Paket.
    Benutzeroberfläche von Advanced Installer 18.1 mit Optionen für MST-Konvertierung, einschließlich Repackage Installation, Import MSI und Desktop App Converter.
    Features

  • The right format for every installation

  • Create MSTs with ease

  • MSIX and Windows 11 Ready

  • Repackage on virtual machines, locally, remotely, or in Docker containers

  • Up to 5 times faster than competing products

    • Benefits

  • Virtual machine and desktop software packages

  • Fast and frustration-free repackaging

  • Repackage even the most complex applications with ease

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    Don't just listen to us, listen to Reddit's crowd intelligence.

    MrGradysir

    I like advanced installer. Pretty easy and complete.

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    Nerdshark

    If you have a budget, I wholly recommend Advanced Installer. I've used it in commercial projects and it's a damn dream to work with.

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    psversiontable

    Advanced installer is pretty easy to use.

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    Dabombnl

    I really like Advanced Installer. They offer a free version and tiered paid versions with increasing functionality, and it can generate both MSI and MSIX installers.

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    Flexera AdminStudio alternative: Advanced Installer

    Flexera AdminStudio and other installer tools

    Too complex or too basic

    Unnecessary extra features

    Prohibitively expensive

    Slow support

    Advanced Installer

  • Feature-rich, yet half the price

  • Intuitive GUI

  • Everything you need in a Windows Installer tool

  • Responsive support and an innovative manufacturer

  • Top-rated by the community

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    During our initial consultation, we will discuss your requirements and determine together if Advanced Installer is the right tool for you.

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    +49 6151 6291 694
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