Can you create a setup.exe in qt to install your app on a client computer

Question

I have created a desktop app and now I need to install in on a client's computer.

However, the client would like to have a wizard to install. Like Visual Studio setup project allows you to add an installer.

Does Qt allow you to create an installer or do I need to use a 3rd party installer like InstallShield or Wise?

Answer 1

I use Inno and like it a lot. I've tried a few others and this one worked well for me. (and free)

Answer 2

You should use the Qt Installer Framework : http://doc.qt.io/qtinstallerframework/ifw-overview.html

Answer 3

You definitely need a third party installer. A few good ones have already been mentioned. If you decide to go with a paid solution bitrock's installer is a perfect choice and they are also Qt centric and their main business is around Qt.

As an open source alternative I would suggest NSIS

Answer 4

If you only target Windows, you can use WiX (Windows Installer XML), which can be integrated into Visual Studio and MSBuild, so relatively easy to use. It's free and produces valid MSI files, which may be a requirement anyway.

If you rather need a simple wizard setup, give InnoSetup a try.