NSIS vs WiX Toolset
| NSIS | WiX Toolset | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $541.67/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, extension, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Target platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Output formats | Self-contained executable installers (.exe) and uninstallers | MSI, MSP, MSM, MST, and EXE bundles |
| Command-line packaging | Yes | Yes |
| Silent installation | Yes | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update support | — | Yes |
| Delta updates | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software Packaging Tools. On The Geeks Club, WiX Toolset scores higher on our published basis.