Best file archivers
Apps that create and open zip, 7z, RAR and other compressed archives.
4 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All file archivers
- Alternatives to 7-Zip
Free, open-source file archiver for Windows known for its 7z format.
Open sourceWindows, Linux, macOS - Alternatives to PeaZip
Free, open-source file archiver for Windows, macOS and Linux that opens 200+ formats.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to WinRAR
- Alternatives to Keka
Our picks by need
Common questions
What are the best file archivers?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading file archivers right now are 7-Zip, PeaZip, WinRAR and Keka.
Are there free file archivers?
Yes. 7-Zip (open source), PeaZip (open source) and Keka (free) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which file archivers are open source?
7-Zip and PeaZip.