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7-Zip alternatives · Utilities

7-Zip alternatives with an Android app

The 7-Zip listing does not include an Android app. 5 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list an Android app.

7-Zip is free to use. 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from 7-Zip

  1. 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.
  2. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. 7-Zip is free.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  3. Total Commander

    Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools

    • Total Commander starts at €42 one-time purchase, plus VAT where charged (Windows licence). 7-Zip is free.
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
  4. Wallpaper Engine

    Animated live wallpapers for Windows, bought once on Steam

    • Wallpaper Engine starts at $4.99 one-time. 7-Zip is free.
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Wallpaper Engine does not.
    • Only Wallpaper Engine lists an Android app.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
  5. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). 7-Zip is free.
    • Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only 7-Zip lists a Linux app.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which 7-Zip alternatives have an Android app?

WinRAR, LocalSend, Total Commander, Wallpaper Engine and CCleaner list an Android app.

Does 7-Zip have an Android app?

The 7-Zip listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

LocalSend and CCleaner are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to 7-Zip: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.