7-Zip
6.2#11 in file compression softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visit| Fact | 7-Zip | B1 Archiver |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | 7-Zip supports AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats. | The b1 format supports password protection using 256-bit AES encryption. |
| Purpose | 7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. | B1 Free Archiver creates and extracts archives, and the online archiver extracts files from b1, zip, rar, 7z and other archives. |
| Support | The support page directs common questions to the 7-Zip forum and bug reports to its bug tracker on SourceForge. | Support is offered by email at [email protected] and is provided in English only. |
7-Zip suits people who need one free archiver across Windows, Linux, and macOS. It also fits users who need encryption, command-line operation, portable use, archive repair, or developer resources for LZMA compression.
B1 suits people who want a free archive utility across desktop, Android, and web, including users who need to extract several archive formats. Android users can also use it for file management.