Difference between EXE and MSI
EXE:
It stands for executable file format. It acts as an installer and mainly looks for the installation files either on the web or the computer. An EXE does not have a database of files.
MSI:
An MSI is a Windows Installer database. Windows Installer uses to install software on your system.
EXE vs MSI:
| 1. It stands for Executable | 1. It stands for Microsoft Installer |
| 2. An EXE is an executable file | 2. MSI is an installation package |
| 3. An EXE file provides GUI flexibility | 3. MSI file provides a standard GUI |
| 4. An EXE can’t do installation | 4. MSI can do installation on demand |
| 5. EXE can be used for almost anything. | 5. MSI is used for software development |