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Archiver vs WinZip: catalog facts
Archiver	WinZip
Paid Paid app with a free download; also included in a Setapp subscription.	Paid Paid software with a 21-day free trial.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Previews archives and extracts selected files AES-256 encrypted archives	Combines compression with encryption and backup Editions for Windows and Mac
macOS only Version 5 requires macOS 26	Must be bought after the 21-day trial Free archivers cover basic zipping and unzipping
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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