InstallShield Professional

Create strong, reliable Windows Installers.

Published by Revenera
Distributed by ComponentSource since 2002

Prices from: US$ 4,675.77 Version: 2026 R1 NEW Updated: Jul 7, 2026 4.50 Star Average Review4.50 Star Average Review4.50 Star Average Review4.50 Star Average Review4.50 Star Average Review (6)

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On 01-Sep-2021, Revenera/Flexera changed the licensing model of the InstallShield and AdminStudio product lines. All new licenses are now 3 year non-perpetual Timed Subscription licenses. Perpetual licenses are no longer available for purchase. At the end of the Timed Subscription, you have to renew the Subscription to continue to create new/edit existing installation scripts. If you have an...

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On 01-Sep-2021, Revenera/Flexera changed the licensing model of the InstallShield and AdminStudio product lines. All new licenses are now 3 year non-perpetual Timed Subscription licenses. Perpetual licenses are no longer available for purchase. At the end of the Timed Subscription, you have to renew the Subscription to continue to create new/edit existing installation scripts. If you have an existing Perpetual License with Maintenance Plan that was purchased before 1-Sep-2021 AND that Bronze/Silver/Gold Maintenance Plan has not expired, you can renew that active Maintenance Plan for an additional year. If you let that Perpetual License Maintenance Plan expire, you will be required to buy a new Timed Subscription (non-perpetual) license to continue to receive upgrades and support.

InstallShield Professional

InstallShield Professional is a leading Windows installation development solution. It is designed to enable development teams to be more agile, collaborative and flexible when building reliable InstallScript and Windows Installer (MSI) installations for PCs, servers, Web and virtual applications. InstallShield can directly convert MSIs to Microsoft App-V virtual packages and includes automated tools to productize, install and bundle software in application virtualization and traditional EXE and MSI formats. Achieve maximum flexibility in your installations with InstallScript, a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language. Create script-based installations and Windows Installer Custom Actions.

InstallShield Professional

Time-Saving IDEFlattened architecture and dynamic search tools will save you lots of time.
Time-Saving IDEFlattened architecture and dynamic search tools will save you lots of time.
Support for latest Microsoft technologies
Support for latest Microsoft technologies
Industry-Standard InstallScriptAchieve maximum flexibility in your installations with InstallScript - a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language.
Industry-Standard InstallScriptAchieve maximum flexibility in your installations with InstallScript - a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language.
Dialog EditorThe Dialog Editor lets you modify the layout of existing end-user dialogs or create new custom dialogs. Import and export dialogs to share them across projects. Construct different dialogs for each language supported in the project.
Dialog EditorThe Dialog Editor lets you modify the layout of existing end-user dialogs or create new custom dialogs. Import and export dialogs to share them across projects. Construct different dialogs for each language supported in the project.
Project AssistantJumpstart a project by using a simplified set of views to quickly guide you through the installation process.
Project AssistantJumpstart a project by using a simplified set of views to quickly guide you through the installation process.
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Time-Saving IDEFlattened architecture and dynamic search tools will save you lots of time.
Support for latest Microsoft technologies
Industry-Standard InstallScriptAchieve maximum flexibility in your installations with InstallScript - a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language.
Dialog EditorThe Dialog Editor lets you modify the layout of existing end-user dialogs or create new custom dialogs. Import and export dialogs to share them across projects. Construct different dialogs for each language supported in the project.
Project AssistantJumpstart a project by using a simplified set of views to quickly guide you through the installation process.

InstallShield Professional Features

Create Professional Installations

  • Support for Azure Key Vault signing using Custom Signing
  • Support for .NET Core in Custom Actions
  • Ability to create hourly scheduled tasks
  • Support for signing using a custom sign tool
  • Support for Custom Extensions in MSIX Projects
  • Create MSIX Packages Checking for Updates Using App-Installer
  • Full ARM Support
  • Support for fonts in MSIX
  • MSIX - Modification Packages
  • MSIX - Support for MSIX Core
  • Pure 64 installers
  • MSIX Bundles
  • MSIX...
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Latest News

Run PowerShell Scripts in MSIX Packages
Run PowerShell Scripts in MSIX Packages
July 10, 2026Product Update
InstallShield 2026 R1 adds support for runtime PowerShell scripting without requiring application code changes.
Avoid Patching Pitfalls and Deliver Changes with Confidence
Avoid Patching Pitfalls and Deliver Changes with Confidence
May 6, 2026Feature Highlight
Attend this Revenera Webinar for building repeatable, reliable installation processes.
Trigger Software License Acceptance by Scrolling
Trigger Software License Acceptance by Scrolling
December 12, 2025Product Update
InstallShield 2025 R2 can now auto-select the license agreement checkbox once users scroll to the end of the EULA.
Build Accessible Installers with High Contrast Support
Build Accessible Installers with High Contrast Support
July 10, 2025Product Update
InstallShield 2025 R1 now renders installer text and buttons clearly when high contrast mode is enabled on the user's system.
Revenera Wins Three ComponentSource Awards
Revenera Wins Three ComponentSource Awards
May 13, 2025Publisher Award
ComponentSource has awarded Revenera a Top 25 Publisher Award plus two Top 50 Product Awards for 2025.
Seamlessly Deploy Apps to Windows Server 2025
Seamlessly Deploy Apps to Windows Server 2025
January 14, 2025Product Update
InstallShield 2024 R2 ensures smooth installations on the latest Windows Server platform with enhanced compatibility for Windows Server 2025.
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Timed Subscription Licensing: One software license is required per user, per machine. For example if you have 2 users each with 2 machines you will require 4 InstallShield Licenses. The license is...
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For Systems Running InstallShield
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
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Michael Pokerschnig  Austria3 days ago5 star

Still best 'extract COM registry info at build' support and new Installscript-Engine runs in 64Bit native no 32 extension DLLs are required anymore. Supports Artifact-Signing service from Azure via... Read more

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