swupd-client vs NetSparkle

swupd-client

Software update client (by clearlinux)

NetSparkle is a C# software update framework for .NET developers compatible with .NET Core/.NET 5+, WinForms, WPF, and Avalonia; uses Ed25519 or DSA signatures! View basic usage here in the README or visit our website for code docs. (by NetSparkleUpdater)

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netsparkleupdater.github.io

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swupd-client		NetSparkle
	Project
1	Mentions	4
106	Stars	481
1.9%	Growth	1.7%
0.0	Activity	0.0
5 months ago	Latest Commit	29 days ago
Shell	Language	C#
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later	License	MIT License

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NetSparkle

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In the year 2023, what is the best way to deploy/distribute a WPF Application?
5 projects | /r/dotnet | 15 Apr 2023

We eventually settled on a combination of InnoSetup with InnoSetuo Dependency Installer and NetSparkle which offered a much cleaner experience and use of AzureAD Authentication for Azure Storage Blobs (for updates) as well as InTune Deployments with proper version detection.
WinForms Application Updater
5 projects | /r/dotnet | 19 Feb 2023

Before we stopped developing Desktop Applications, NetSparkle was our preferred choice but you have to provide your own installer (we used InnoSetup.
What tool do you use to create an installer for your desktop applications?
5 projects | /r/dotnet | 19 Oct 2021

She also had a rather sour attitude we didn't care much for (example). We finally settled on NetSparkle as it allowed us to have complete control over the frontend implementation. The added pluses were not being forced to adopt SemVer behavior, improved digital signature signing and the ability to both sign the update and the manifest.
Hey Rustaceans! Got an easy question? Ask here (27/2021)!
6 projects | /r/rust | 5 Jul 2021

Are there any good update libraries that implement digital signatures like ed25519? Like self_update but with digital signatures, or something like NetSparkle for rust. Assume I don't want to update from a github or anything.