8 Zip
5.9#20 in file compression softwareFree planFree planWindows
Visit8 Zip vs WinRAR
What both publish
| Fact | 8 Zip | WinRAR |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The product page states that it supports AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats. | WinRAR uses AES 256-bit encryption, and RAR 5.0 uses PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA256 for password-based key derivation. |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia | Berlin, Germany |
| Support | Finebits directs users who need product help to its Info page and provides [email protected] for questions. | The support page offers FAQs, a lost-key form and individual sales support in English or German. |
8 Zip plans
- Lite versionFree
- Pro versionPriced on request
WinRAR plans
- WinRAR multi-user license (500–999 users)$6, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (200–499 users)$7, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (100–199 users)$8, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (50–99 users)$10, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (25–49 users)$13, paid once
- WinRAR multi-user license (10–24 users)$16, paid once
Pick 8 Zip if…
It suits Windows 10 users who need broad archive-format support, extraction tools, and encrypted ZIP or 7z files. Its listed editions include desktop and mobile Windows 10 versions.
Pick WinRAR if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.