I've worked with both free and paid versions of different application packagers in my 20+ years in IT. And with Master Packager even free version (not trial) has a lot to offer. Ease of use (interface is simple to navigate around) and one specific feature (custom actions like "Copy to UserProfile") make all the difference when doing typical app customization. Adding Master Wrapper (GUI for PSADT) to the mix and this becomes a killer combo.

Nothing. So far I've been a happy user of Master Packager.

I am a seasoned packager of 10 years’ experience. I have a fondness for PowerShell, automation and application packaging. I have tried all sorts of packaging tools in my pursuit for the ultimate fit .Master packager checked off all the boxes for me.I never knew of all the automation possibilities that are available within an msi until taking the Master Packager Pro training course. Master Packager is super easy to learn, very intuitive with a great UI and their training has taken me to the next level of packaging software . [sensitive content hidden] are seasoned pro’s and their tips and tricks they shared will be making my job as a packager a lot easier. I highly recommend taking their course

The user interface is very intuitive and the validation automation is spot on.I like all of the predefined custom actions as they focus in on what a packager would need to know to get the job done for those tricky packages

Not many cons to list here that I have seen. This product is rock solid!!

We first started using the free version as it’s simply the best free MSI editor available. We then purchased a license to obtain the repackaging functionality and have been happy with the results. Now our whole team use it and it’s the product we recommend to others when looking for a packaging tool. It’s also handy for those that don’t know PowerShell to be able to knock up a PSADT script.

I really appreciate the clean simple interface and how many time saving features there are included. For example the templates feature for being able to apply common standards, properties, or custom actions, and the ability to run powershell scripts. One of the most unique features is the ability to apply files and/or registry values to all users on the system, removing the need to set up self-repair or active setup to achieve this.

I still use InstEd a lot for the following reasons:- Faster startup time- Faster table navigation- Ability to open up multiple packages in tabs- Ability to diff 2 MSI packagesI may ditch it altogether if MP were to improve in these areas!

My experience has been extremely positive. It's a pleasure using the product.

The best part is the ease of use. It makes editing and even examining MSI files so much easier and faster but without compromising on quality. It does everything far more expensive products do and has some features they don't have. It's very much quality not quantity.

Just one thing - it offers regular updates but there's no way to enable auto-update - you are sent to the website to download the new version.

We deliver application packaging services for Intune and use this product daily, so our experience has been great. The Master Packager team has always been responsive and supportive when we have an issue or require assistance.

You don't have to be an expert in packaging to use this product daily — very friendly UI with all required features for delivering packaging services. Even if you need to tweak MSI or read information from it, it is clear how to use it. We use Master Packager daily and deliver high-quality packages with Master Packager.

We like everything in this product and the direction where the Master Packager team is going forward.

We have a homebrew app we need to distribute to 400+ employees through some administrative process. IT did not want a plain exe or zip. It was difficult to find any decent, and inexpensive, app to help author an MSI, but the free version of Master Packer was not only exactly what I needed, but was easy to use too. If we use this for more than this one app I'll be sure to get a full version!

Easy to add a working folder as a source for cab building. Pretty straight forward configuration for most things I wanted to accomplish.

Updating files was complicated. UI didn't offer help for what certain options meant - tooltips or help panel would be great. I couldn't find any documentation on use, and wouldn't have guessed how to use the Custom Action conditions - a drop down would have been super.

Its amazing, I used admin studio \ installshield for many years. This is a better product, its far cheaper and is much quicker to use.

Easy of use, the tool is lightning fast. its very easy to automate daily tasks or repetitive tasks. Copy and pasting rows from one MSI to another in a second.

Honestly, there is nothing I dislike about the product.

I've worked with MSI for over 20 years. Make no mistake, this is the only *other* Enterprise grade packaging tool at a fraction of the price. As a MSP, we are looking for ways to reduce price to our customers, and improve efficiency. And Master Packager helps us achieve this through useful features including Master Wrapper, built in script editor, and built in custom actions to eliminate the need for Active Setup. I like how Master Packager are active in the community, and take on feedback from other packaging professionals around the world to constantly improve their product. Being able to create response transforms, convert PSADT to .intunewin, import ODBC data, import shortcut icon files without the need for additional tools makes reduces a lot of time and greatly improves efficiency.

I would like you to add the ability to conflict manage packages.

Master Packager enables us to do our work in a comfortable and effective way. We also had a training with Toms and Edijs which was very helpful. The support by both guys is very good. They always help and answer very quickly in case of any questions or issues.

Easy to use, offering loads of options and functionalities for creating and modifying MSI/MST files in a very clear, intuitive and supportive way

There is nothing to complain about so far.

Brilliant product.

It is very easy to use. All the functionality works with no issues and makes packagers life more easier when it comes to repackage executable or investigate an issue to identify why application is not running or what was missed from capturing an executable.

I don`t have nothing to say bad about this product just because didn`t had any issues as of yet.

Compared to other packaging applications its much simpler to get started. Other packaging suites are way too complicated

I would like some better support documents.