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Compare InstallShield and P4 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
InstallShield
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(95)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Helix Core excels in package access control with a score of 8.9, allowing for robust permissions management, while InstallShield falls short with a score of 7.6, leading to concerns about security and access limitations.
- Reviewers mention that Helix Core's package tracking feature is highly rated at 9.0, providing detailed visibility into package statuses, whereas InstallShield's tracking capabilities are rated lower at 7.7, which can hinder effective project management.
- G2 users highlight that InstallShield offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.8, making it more user-friendly for new users, while Helix Core's setup process is rated lower at 7.3, which may require more technical expertise.
- Users on G2 say that Helix Core's rollback feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.0, allowing for seamless recovery from errors, while InstallShield's rollback functionality is rated at 8.2, which may not be as reliable in critical situations.
- Reviewers mention that Helix Core's quality of support is rated highly at 8.8, indicating a strong customer service experience, while InstallShield's support is rated lower at 7.7, leading to potential frustrations for users needing assistance.
- Users report that InstallShield shines in integration capabilities with a score of 8.3, making it easier to connect with other tools, while Helix Core's integration score of 8.6 is slightly better, but users note that it may require more configuration to achieve optimal results.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
InstallShield
No pricing availableP4
No pricing availableFree Trial
InstallShield
No trial information availableP4
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
14
8.4
86
Ease of Use
8.6
14
7.7
87
Ease of Setup
8.8
7
7.3
41
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
7.7
42
Quality of Support
7.7
14
8.8
73
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
7
8.6
41
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
12
7.7
82
Features by Category
Functionality
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
9.0
5
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Management
7.6
9
9.0
5
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
InstallShield and P4 are categorized as Repository Management
Unique Categories
InstallShield has no unique categories
P4 is categorized as Version Control Hosting, Version Control Software, Version Control Clients, and Gaming Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
InstallShield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
P4
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Computer Software
22.7%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Legal Services
9.1%
Financial Services
9.1%
Other
22.7%
Computer Software
16.1%
Computer Games
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Entertainment
6.5%
Wireless
4.3%
Other
44.1%
Discussions
What is InstallShield used for?
1 Comment
SR
Installshield is a packaging tool which is used to build installers for productsRead more
InstallShield has no more discussions with answers
P4 has no discussions with answers
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