Best 7-Zip Alternatives
The top-ranked 7-Zip alternative is WinRAR (Paid). The best free option is PeaZip (open source).
7-Zip is a free, open-source file archiver, but you may want alternatives with nicer interfaces, macOS support, or extra format handling. These tools compress and extract archives across platforms.
1Popular archiver known for the RAR format and strong compression.
2PeaZip
Open SourceFree, open-source archiver supporting over 200 archive formats.
3WinZip
PaidPopular file compression tool with cloud and encryption features.
Bandizip
FreemiumFast, lightweight archiver supporting many formats with a clean UI.
The Unarchiver
FreePopular macOS app for extracting many archive formats.
B1 Free Archiver
FreeCross-platform archiver with its own B1 format and a straightforward interface.
ExtractNow
FreeLightweight batch extraction utility for unpacking many archives at once.
Ashampoo Zip Free
FreeFree archiver with a modern touch-friendly interface and strong encryption.
iZip
FreeFree archiver for macOS, iOS and Windows with password-protected zips.
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7-Zip alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to 7-Zip?
WinRAR is ranked first on this list (Paid). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to 7-Zip?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are PeaZip, NanaZip and The Unarchiver.
Which 7-Zip alternatives work on Mac?
WinRAR, PeaZip, WinZip and Bandizip run on macOS.
Which 7-Zip alternatives work on Linux?
WinRAR, PeaZip and B1 Free Archiver run on Linux.
Are there 7-Zip alternatives for Android?
Yes: WinRAR, WinZip and B1 Free Archiver have Android apps.
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