Velopack
Next-gen cross-platform installer and auto-update framework for Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop apps.
Our Verdict
The most interesting modern installer/updater for .NET and cross-platform desktop apps right now.
Pros
- Fast, small installers with true cross-platform support
- Built-in delta updates and rollback
- Modern design compared to Squirrel and ClickOnce
- Free and MIT-licensed
Cons
- Young project, smaller user base
- Some edge-case signing flows still maturing
- Migration from Squirrel.Windows not always trivial
- Docs thinner than established tools
When to Use Velopack
Good fit if you need
- Cross-platform installer and auto-updater for desktop apps
- Windows, macOS, and Linux update delivery from one tool
- Delta update patches to minimize download bandwidth
- In-app update check and install with user confirmation
Pricing
Price wrong?Velopack Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
10
6 days
12d
47
2d
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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