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PowerArchiverWinZip
Paid

Paid editions with a free download to try; Enterprise costs $59.95 per seat.

 Paid

Paid software with a 21-day free trial.

Windows, macOS, Command line Windows, macOS
  • Opens more than 60 archive formats
  • AES-256 encryption, with FIPS 140-2 in Enterprise
  • Combines compression with encryption and backup
  • Editions for Windows and Mac
  • Paid, with a confusing range of editions
  • Many extras are only in higher tiers
  • 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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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