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7-Zip alternatives
7-Zip compared with 3 alternatives: WinRAR, Keka and The Unarchiver.
7-Zip is free to use. 2 of the 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
3 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-ZipThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WinRAR | Free trial · from $29 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Keka | Free plan · from $3.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| The Unarchiver | Free | Free | macOS |
How each one differs from 7-Zip
- Free trial · from $29 one-time
WinRAR
Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files
- WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). 7-Zip is free.
- 7-Zip has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Anyone who has to create RAR archives, not only open them
- Free plan · from $3.99 one-time
Keka
File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression
- Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. 7-Zip is free.
- Only Keka lists an iOS app.
- Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who want to create 7Z or ZIP archives by drag and drop
- Free
The Unarchiver
Free Mac app that opens RAR, 7z, Zip and many older archives
- The Unarchiver is free. 7-Zip is free.
- Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who need to open RAR, 7z and other archive formats
Limits worth knowing in 7-Zip
- The graphical app and File Manager are for Windows; the Linux and macOS downloads are console versions only.
- RAR archives can be unpacked but not created; RAR is listed under unpacking-only formats.
- Help comes through the forum, bug reports and feature request systems on the project's SourceForge page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to 7-Zip?
The alternatives to 7-Zip in this directory are WinRAR, Keka and The Unarchiver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 7-Zip.
Is there a free alternative to 7-Zip?
Yes. The Unarchiver is free to use. Keka has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which 7-Zip alternatives work on Android?
The 7-Zip listing does not include an Android app. WinRAR lists one.
Which 7-Zip alternatives work on iOS?
The 7-Zip listing does not include an iOS app. Keka lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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