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PeaZip alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded PeaZip alternative is 7-Zip (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

PeaZip compared with 5 alternatives: 7-Zip, WinRAR, Keka, The Unarchiver and BetterZip.

PeaZip is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PeaZipThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
7-ZipFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
WinRARFree trial · from $29 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
KekaFree plan · from $3.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS
The UnarchiverFreeFreemacOS
BetterZipFree trial · from $35 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

Price against what you get

PeaZip has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPeaZip7-ZipThe Unarchiver

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of desktop utilities, and the best at every price

How each one differs from PeaZip

  1. 7-Zip

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

    • 7-Zip is free.
    • 7-Zip does not cover file management, which PeaZip does.

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

    7-Zip vs PeaZip7-Zip pricing and details

  2. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
    • WinRAR has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PeaZip.
    • WinRAR also lists an Android app.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WinRAR does not cover file management, which PeaZip does.

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

    WinRAR vs PeaZipWinRAR pricing and details

  3. 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.
    • Keka also lists an iOS app.
    • Keka lists no Linux and Windows apps, which PeaZip has.
    • Keka does not cover file management, which PeaZip does.

    Suits: Mac users who want to create 7Z or ZIP archives by drag and drop

    Keka vs PeaZipKeka pricing and details

  4. The Unarchiver

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

    • The Unarchiver is free.
    • The Unarchiver lists no Linux and Windows apps, which PeaZip has.
    • The Unarchiver does not cover file management, which PeaZip does.

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

    The Unarchiver vs PeaZipThe Unarchiver pricing and details

  5. BetterZip

    Mac archive tool for creating, browsing and extracting files

    • BetterZip starts at $35 one-time.
    • BetterZip has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PeaZip.
    • BetterZip lists no Linux and Windows apps, which PeaZip has.
    • BetterZip can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Mac users who handle many archive formats

    BetterZip vs PeaZipBetterZip pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in PeaZip

  • The interface is the same on every platform rather than native to macOS or Windows.
  • The project asks for donations on its site; the software itself is not paid.
  • Linux ARM support is listed as experimental.
PeaZip pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to PeaZip?

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

Is there a free alternative to PeaZip?

Yes. 7-Zip and The Unarchiver are free to use. Keka has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which PeaZip alternatives work on Android?

The PeaZip listing does not include an Android app. WinRAR lists one.

Which PeaZip alternatives work on iOS?

The PeaZip 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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