When comparing Advanced Installer vs InstallAware, the Slant community recommends InstallAware for most people. In the question“What's the best way to package .NET web application for distribution?” InstallAware is ranked 1st while Advanced Installer is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose InstallAware is:
Target Microsoft's App-V Virtualization platform with all InstallAware editions except Express.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Flexible
Flexible installer that supports different types of installation.
Pro Delivery options
Single MSI package or unbundled to run from CD or DVD, or online installs from an URL.
Pro Plugins
Plugins for continuous integration with Jenkins, Bamboo and TeamCity included in the free version.
Pro App-V builder
Target Microsoft's App-V Virtualization platform with all InstallAware editions except Express.
Pro Convert WiseScript
Pro Free installer for Visual Studio
Pro Cloud install
Build cloud installers with ASP.NET or .NET assemblies.
Pro Torrent plugin
Cons
Con Licensing
The company licensed the software to us incorrectly, then refused to correct their error. Instead, they wanted us to pay for a year's use for which we had already paid.