The Unarchiver alternatives · Utilities
The Unarchiver alternatives with a Windows app
The The Unarchiver listing does not include a Windows app. 46 of the 96 other desktop utilities in this directory list a Windows app.
The Unarchiver is free to use. 39 of them are free or have a free plan.
46 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to The Unarchiver
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
- 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). The Unarchiver is free.
- The Unarchiver has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
PeaZip
Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows
- PeaZip is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only PeaZip lists Linux and Windows apps.
- PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
- PeaZip also covers file management.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
TextExpander
Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team
- TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). The Unarchiver is free.
- Only TextExpander lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
- TextExpander also covers text expansion.
- Free
Everything
Instant file and folder name search for Windows
- Everything is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only Everything lists a Windows app.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- Everything also covers file management.
- Free
Ditto
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows
- Ditto is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from €42 one-time
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). The Unarchiver is free.
- The Unarchiver has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- Free trial · from $89 one-time
Directory Opus
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer
- Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). The Unarchiver is free.
- The Unarchiver has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- Free
CopyQ
Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting
- CopyQ is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CopyQ is open source, according to its own site.
- CopyQ also covers clipboard manager.
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Files
Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane
- Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). The Unarchiver is free.
- Only Files lists a Windows app.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- Files is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
BleachBit
Free, open-source disk cleaner for Windows and Linux
- BleachBit is free. The Unarchiver is free.
- Only BleachBit lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only The Unarchiver lists a macOS app.
- BleachBit is open source, according to its own site.
34 more that list a Windows app
- Synergy
- Disk Drill
- Revo Uninstaller
- Process Lasso
- Rainmeter
- Wallpaper Engine
- Bulk Rename Utility
- StartAllBack
- XYplorer
- AutoHotkey
- ShareX
- CCleaner
- Espanso
- Greenshot
- f.lux
- Text Blaze
- PhraseExpress
- aText
- ClipClip
- WizTree
- WinDirStat
- EarTrumpet
- Twinkle Tray
- Numi
- Ninite
- UniGetUI
- Flameshot
- TeraCopy
- WebCatalog
- Macs Fan Control
- Cyberduck
- Logi Options+
- Lightshot
- TreeSize
Common questions
Which The Unarchiver alternatives have a Windows app?
7-Zip, WinRAR, PeaZip, TextExpander, Everything, Ditto, LocalSend, Total Commander and 38 more list a Windows app.
Does The Unarchiver have a Windows app?
The The Unarchiver listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
7-Zip, PeaZip, TextExpander, Everything, Ditto, LocalSend, CopyQ, Files and 31 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 The Unarchiver: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.


