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WinRARWinZip
Paid

Paid licence after a 40-day trial. The trial continues to work and shows a reminder on…

 Paid

Paid software with a 21-day free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • The only tool that creates RAR archives, including recovery records
  • Reads ZIP, 7z, tar, ISO and most other formats you are handed
  • Combines compression with encryption and backup
  • Editions for Windows and Mac
  • Paid software; the free trial is technically an evaluation, not a licence
  • Windows only for the graphical version
  • 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
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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