NEW Version 10 Just Released! Trusted by Windows Software developers since 1991, Setup Factory is a rock-solid, reliable installer maker for Windows applications. Unlike most other Windows installer builder tools, which require lengthy training courses just to get up to speed, Setup Factory was designed to be fast and easy to use. You can make an installer for your software in minutes instead of days.
Create Rock-Solid Installers for Windows software. Setup Factory is Easier to Use, 100% Reliable and a Much Better Value than other Software Installation Maker Tools.
Join the thousands of developers who have chosen Setup Factory over Flexera InstallShield, Advanced Installer or other complicated Windows installer builders. Simply drag and drop your files onto the project window and you’re ready to build.
- Create Setup.exe files for Windows applications.
- Trusted for over 30 years. Thousands of software developers have used Setup Factory to deploy their software to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
- Advanced installer features that are easy to use.
- Easy to use Lua-based installer scripting language for 100% flexibility.
- Customizable install wizard dialogs and themes.
- Compact Setup.exe for Web, CD/DVD, USB & Network distribution.
- 100% Windows compatibility – From Windows Vista to Windows 11!
- Major NEW Release! v10 (March 26, 2025): Features upgraded Lua 5.3 scripting engine, WOW64 actions, ZipEx actions, Unicode actions, support for Windows Server 2025, dark mode installers and more! Includes dependency modules for current Visual C/C++, .NET, SQL Server etc., improved support for 4k monitors, Windows 11 and Code Signing using Hardware Tokens. Release notes here.
Whether you want to put shortcut icons on the desktop, register controls or customize the Wizard interface, it’s all just a few clicks away. Don’t be fooled by the affordable pricing – it’s the installer builder of choice for thousands of smart software developers.
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Windows Installer Builder Features
Easy To Use. No Training Needed
Even without prior experience or training you can create your first custom installer in just a few minutes. Download the free trial version to see how easy it is to start working with Setup Factory. No other setup creator makes it easier to design and build custom Windows installers.
Trusted Since Windows 3!
You can trust Setup Factory. Since 1991 we have been the setup maker of choice for thousands of software developers worldwide, with millions of Windows installers built and distributed. You simply cannot find a more tested and reliable windows installer builder than Setup Factory.
Smaller, Faster Installer Files
Today more than ever it’s important that your setup maker generates compact, lightning-fast installer files for distribution. No other Windows installation builder generates setup files that are more compact or perform faster than the installer files you create using Setup Factory.
Advanced Installer Features
Users without any coding experience can simply click to add actions from the library to build up functionality, from basic screen controls to advanced operating system commands. Advanced coders will instantly feel at home hand coding in the familiar Lua-based environment.
Target Any Version of Windows
Create bulletproof software installers that are fully compatible with any version of Windows without worrying about operating system compatibility or runtime issues. Setup Factory has you covered all the way, from Windows Vista right up to Windows 11 and all points between.
Licensing That Makes Sense
As developers, we understand the challenges other developers face. Our objectives in pricing Setup Factory were to keep the costs of single-user licenses low enough for individuals to afford, yet provide deep enough multi-user discounts to make good sense for full development teams.