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Keka alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Keka: mac and iOS only, and needs a separate helper to become the default extractor. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Keka, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PeaZip currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1PeaZip logoPeaZipOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 566.5
27-Zip logo7-ZipOpen sourceYesWindows, Linux, macOS4 of 462.6
  1. PeaZip logo

    1. PeaZipTop pick

    Best for: People who want one free, cross-platform archiver with encryption and scripting extras

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keka

    Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

    Pros

    • Same full GUI on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Opens 200+ archive formats
    • Password-plus-keyfile encryption and hashing tools
    • Exports GUI tasks as command-line scripts

    Cons

    • Can't create RAR archives without WinRAR installed
    • Interface is crowded compared with 7-Zip or Keka
    • Release packages aren't code-signed
    Visit PeaZip Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PeaZip a good Keka alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    LGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported formats
    200+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Two-factor encryption
    Password + keyfile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Portable version
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data collection
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026peazip.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. 7-Zip logo

    2. 7-Zip

    Best for: Windows users who want a fast, free archiver with strong compression and no nagging

    Open sourceWindows, Linux, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keka

    The 7z reference tool; on Mac it's command-line only, but ideal for scripts and Windows machines.

    Pros

    • Excellent compression with the 7z format
    • Free for personal and commercial use, no registration
    • AES-256 encryption and self-extracting archives
    • Small, fast and scriptable from the command line

    Cons

    • Graphical app is Windows-only
    • Dated, bare-bones interface
    • Can extract RAR but can't create it
    Visit 7-Zip Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is 7-Zip a good Keka alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Mostly GNU LGPL
    Checked Oct 25, 20267-zip.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free, incl. commercial use
    Checked Oct 25, 20267-zip.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    AES-256 in 7z and ZIP
    Checked Oct 25, 20267-zip.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux and macOS
    Console version
    Checked Oct 25, 20267-zip.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Keka alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

PeaZip logo

Best Keka alternative for most people

PeaZip

Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

7-Zip logo

Best Keka alternative for a free option

7-Zip

The 7z reference tool; on Mac it's command-line only, but ideal for scripts and Windows machines.

PeaZip logo

Best Keka alternative for open source

PeaZip

Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

PeaZip logo

Best Keka alternative for Mac

PeaZip

Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

WinRAR logo

Best Keka alternative for Windows

WinRAR

Worth it if you need to create RAR archives, via its command-line version on macOS.

PeaZip logo

Best Keka alternative for Linux

PeaZip

Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux.

Keka alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Keka?

PeaZip ranks first right now. Free and open source with a full archive browser and hashing tools, also on Windows and Linux. 7-Zip and WinRAR follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Keka?

Yes. PeaZip (open source) and 7-Zip (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Keka?

Yes: PeaZip and 7-Zip.

Which Keka alternatives work on Linux?

PeaZip and 7-Zip run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Keka?

The complaints we hear most: mac and iOS only; needs a separate helper to become the default extractor; no in-app browsing of archive contents.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Keka, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.