When comparing ScriptCS vs InnoSetup, the Slant community recommends InnoSetup for most people. In the question“What are the best Windows developer tools?” InnoSetup is ranked 1st while ScriptCS is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose InnoSetup is:
Can easily script own functions to run at various stages of the install / uninstall process.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Free
Pro Easy to extend, add custom behavior
Can easily script own functions to run at various stages of the install / uninstall process.
Pro Well supported
Frequent updates to keep up with the latest OS features, fix bugs. Also has attracted a good deal of 3rd party support (extensions, environments etc). Good community resources for tackling problems.
Pro Well written documentation
Well indexed and accurate Help file included with the scripting environment.
Pro 32 bit / 64 bit support
Covers both 32bit and 64bit software
Pro Does not use Windows Installer MSI files
Uses a dependable, proven non-MSI approach to installation and uninstallation.
Cons
Con Not for beginners
There is no help or intellisense, so it requires knowledge of C#.
Con Pascal scripting
For programmers used to C and C#, the Pascal scripting syntax is something that takes a while to get used to.