electron-packager vs NSIS
| electron-packager | NSIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Target platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Output formats | .app, .exe, platform-specific application bundles | Self-contained executable installers (.exe) and uninstallers |
| Command-line packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update support | No | — |
| Silent installation | — | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Packaging Tools. On The Geeks Club, NSIS scores higher on our published basis.