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Keka alternatives

Keka compared with 3 alternatives: The Unarchiver, 7-Zip and WinRAR.

Keka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
KekaThis toolFree plan · from $3.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS
The UnarchiverFreeFreemacOS
7-ZipFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
WinRARFree trial · from $29 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from Keka

  1. The Unarchiver

    Free Mac app that opens RAR, 7z, Zip and many older archives

    • The Unarchiver is free. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.

    Suits: Mac users who need to open RAR, 7z and other archive formats

    The Unarchiver vs KekaThe Unarchiver pricing and details

  2. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Windows users who need to open or create archives at no cost

    7-Zip vs Keka7-Zip pricing and details

  3. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store.
    • Keka has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Anyone who has to create RAR archives, not only open them

    WinRAR vs KekaWinRAR pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Keka

  • There is no Windows, Linux or Android version: Keka is for macOS and, as a separate purchase, iOS and iPadOS.
  • The website download is free, but the Mac App Store copy costs $6.49 and the iOS app $3.99 (US prices).
  • RAR archives can be extracted, but RAR is not on the list of formats Keka creates.
  • Setting Keka as the default extraction app needs a separate helper download.
Keka pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Keka?

The alternatives to Keka in this directory are The Unarchiver, 7-Zip and WinRAR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Keka.

Is there a free alternative to Keka?

Yes. The Unarchiver and 7-Zip are free to use.

Which Keka alternatives work on Windows?

The Keka listing does not include a Windows app. 7-Zip and WinRAR list one.

Which Keka alternatives work on Linux?

The Keka listing does not include a Linux app. 7-Zip and WinRAR list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Keka?

7-Zip is described as open source on its own site.

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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