WinRAR alternatives · Utilities
Open-source alternatives to WinRAR
WinRAR is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
WinRAR is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). 52 of them are free or have a free plan.
53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to WinRAR
- Free
7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format
- 7-Zip is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- 7-Zip has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
PeaZip
Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows
- PeaZip is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- PeaZip has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
- 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). WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Files has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
- Files is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $2.99 one-time
Mac Mouse Fix
Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice
- Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
- Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
- Free
Double Commander
Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander
- Double Commander is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Double Commander has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
muCommander
Open-source Java dual-pane file manager for Windows, macOS and Linux
- muCommander is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- muCommander has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists an Android app.
- muCommander is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
AutoHotkey
Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation
- AutoHotkey is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- AutoHotkey has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
- AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Karabiner-Elements
Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS
- Karabiner-Elements is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.99
Maccy
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS
- Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Maccy has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Stats
Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar
- Stats is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Stats has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Stats is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Ditto
Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows
- Ditto is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- Ditto has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
- Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
ShareX
Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows
- ShareX is free. WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT).
- ShareX has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WinRAR lists Linux, macOS and Android apps.
- ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
41 more that are open source
- Hammerspoon
- Espanso
- LocalSend
- Greenshot
- Thaw
- Hidden Bar
- MonitorControl
- CopyQ
- WinDirStat
- LinearMouse
- SwiftBar
- boring.notch
- BleachBit
- EarTrumpet
- Twinkle Tray
- KeepingYouAwake
- UniGetUI
- Flameshot
- Rainmeter
- Latest
- Ice
- LuLu
- Clipy
- Beeftext
- PairDrop
- FileZilla
- WinSCP
- Kap
- LICEcap
- Bulk Crap Uninstaller
- dupeGuru
- Scroll Reverser
- Mos
- FxSound
- BlackHole
- Open-Shell
- Windhawk
- Explorer++
- Nimble Commander
- TestDisk and PhotoRec
- GParted
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to WinRAR?
Yes. 7-Zip, PeaZip, Files, Mac Mouse Fix, Double Commander, muCommander, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is WinRAR open source?
WinRAR is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these desktop utilities are free?
7-Zip, PeaZip, Files, Double Commander, muCommander, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements, Maccy and 44 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 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 WinRAR: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.