WinRAR
6.7#4 in file compression software$6, paid onceAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWinRAR vs ZArchiver
What both publish
| Fact | WinRAR | ZArchiver |
|---|---|---|
| Archive formats | WinRAR supports RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZip, UUE, ISO, BZIP2, Z and 7-Zip formats. | The guide says it can create 7ZIP, ZIP, TAR, BZ, GZIP, XZ, LZ4, and ZSTD archives. |
| Encryption | WinRAR uses AES 256-bit encryption, and RAR 5.0 uses PBKDF2 with HMAC-SHA256 for password-based key derivation. | ZIP and 7ZIP archives can be password protected, and 7ZIP can encrypt file names. |
| Purpose | WinRAR is a compression tool with functions for organizing compressed archives. | ZArchiver is an Android program for managing archives, including application backups in archives. |
| Support | The support page offers FAQs, a lost-key form and individual sales support in English or German. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address. |
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
ZArchiver plans
- ZArchiverFree
Pick WinRAR if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ZArchiver if…
ZArchiver suits Android users who need archive creation, extraction, encryption, file operations, or split volumes. It also fits users wanting optional cloud transfers through its separate plugin.