7-Zip AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Compressors for Mac

There are many alternatives to 7-Zip for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac File Compressor alternative is PeaZip, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to 7-Zip and many of them are File Compressors available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac File Compressor alternatives to 7-Zip are Bandizip, WinRAR, WinZip and Keka.

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Efficient file archiver offering superior compression and encryption. Supports multiple formats such as TAR, ZIP, with a unique self-extracting feature.

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7-Zip alternatives page was last updated Feb 5, 2025
  1. PeaZip icon
     623 likes

    PeaZip is a cross-platform file archiver like 7-Zip, supporting prevalent formats with added features like drag-and-drop and Explorer integration. It offers a user-friendly interface admired for ease of use, while maintaining high performance and security across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    97 PeaZip alternatives
    PeaZip

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Built-in archiver
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  AES Encryption
    11.  Portable
    12.  Dark Mode
    PeaZip icon7-Zip Icon

    PeaZip VS 7-Zip

    Is PeaZip a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    Comments about PeaZip as an Alternative to 7-Zip
     
       
    Comment summary: PeaZip, often recognized as a strong alternative to 7-Zip, is favored for its user-friendly interface and aesthetic design. Many users appreciate its comprehensive features like 2-factor authentication, though some mention it starts slower than 7-Zip. PeaZip's compatibility with various systems (including Mac and Linux) and its ability to integrate seamlessly with Windows is highlighted, alongside its modern features like archiving through the right-click menu.
    Paul

    The best file archiver I've used on Linux. It supports almost all file formats, and it's fast and lightweight.

    Top positive commentOct 27, 2022
    2
    Richie Scassellati

    This is the best 7-Zip alternative for Mac.

    Positive commentMay 21, 2024
    0
    anselmus

    Peazip is floss with comparable features to 7zip. The user interface is slightly worse tho.

    Positive commentFeb 9, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks PeaZip is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • PeaZip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to 7-Zip.

    • PeaZip is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 7-Zip.

    • PeaZip is Free and Open Source7-Zip is also Free and Open Source
    • PeaZip is Lightweight7-Zip is not according to our users
  2. Bandizip icon
     168 likes

    Bandizip offers a user-friendly and ad-free experience compared to 7-Zip, featuring "Smart extraction," fast processing, and supports multiple formats. It includes advanced options through paid plans, regular updates, and Unicode support, but lacks Linux support.

    93 Bandizip alternatives
    Main screen

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  Fast speed
    3.  Command line interface
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  Support for Unicode
    6.  Supports RAR files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Supports Zip files
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Portable
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Supports tar files
    Bandizip icon7-Zip Icon

    Bandizip VS 7-Zip

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    Comment summary: Bandizip is praised for its speed, responsiveness, and user-friendly interface. It offers features like 'Smart extraction' for time-saving operations and supports multiple character encodings, making it versatile for diverse file types. Users highlight Bandizip as a superior alternative to 7-Zip and WinRAR due to its lightweight design, absence of ads, and lack of subscription fees, with perpetual free upgrades.
    BarnMTB

    Very fast & responsive. Well made. Easy to use. The interface looks good. Not bloated. Has "Smart extraction" feature so you save time not having to select whether or not to extract in a new folder. Supports reading archive files with different character encodings, such as ZIP files with Korean & Japanese characters. No subscription & free upgrades for perpetual license.

    Top positive commentSep 28, 2024
    0
    RapidPhantom

    A better alternative to 7-zip and winrar that is lightweight.

    Positive commentApr 26, 2024
    0
    relink2013

    Unless I'm missing something there is no "Freemium" version for macOS.

    Positive commentMar 26, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks Bandizip is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • Bandizip is Freemium and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
    • Bandizip is Lightweight7-Zip is not according to our users
  3. WinRAR icon
     1154 likes

    WinRAR, unlike the free 7-Zip open-source solution, offers added perks like AES-256 encryption, a data recovery function, and broader platform support, including Android. Ideal for users valuing a robust feature set, WinRAR’s user-friendly interface complements its high popularity.

    99 WinRAR alternatives
    WinRAR screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Command line interface
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Supports Zip files
    WinRAR icon7-Zip Icon

    WinRAR VS 7-Zip

    Is WinRAR a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    Comments about WinRAR as an Alternative to 7-Zip
     
       
    Comment summary: Commenters praise WinRAR for its recovery data function and ability to create profiles, noting it as a paid alternative to 7-Zip. WinRAR's GUI is positively highlighted, though it lacks OS X compatibility, offering only a command-line tool for that platform. Users appreciate 7-Zip's speed and security but note occasional file display issues.
    anselmus

    I really like the recovery data function. Essentially winrar is 7zip + par2 just non free.

    Top positive commentFeb 9, 2024
    0
    Guest

    WinRAR does not have an OS X compatible GUI. Only the WinRAR command line tool is OS X compatible.

    Top negative commentJun 6, 2016
    33
    Guest

    graphical user interface is good

    Positive commentNov 17, 2022
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    • Most users think WinRAR is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • WinRAR is the most popular Android alternative to 7-Zip.

    • WinRAR is the most popular commercial alternative to 7-Zip.

    • WinRAR is Paid and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
    • WinRAR is Lightweight and Privacy focused7-Zip is not according to our users
  4. WinZip icon
     72 likes

    WinZip, a commercial archive tool, offers user-friendly features, encryption, and cloud integration, making it suitable for multiple platforms including Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android. Its extensive support makes it a well-regarded alternative to 7-Zip's open-source nature.

    104 WinZip alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ReactOS

    WinZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    WinZip icon7-Zip Icon

    WinZip VS 7-Zip

    Is WinZip a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    • Most users think WinZip is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • WinZip is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to 7-Zip.

    • WinZip is Paid and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
  5. Keka icon
     100 likes

    Keka is a macOS-exclusive file archiver offering simple drag-and-drop functionality. Supporting formats like 7z, ZIP, and Tar, Keka integrates seamlessly with macOS. Unlike 7-Zip, which is cross-platform with high compression ratios, Keka excels in macOS integration.

    63 Keka alternatives
    Keka screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Supports Zip files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Supports RAR files
    9.  Command line interface
    10. Finder icon  Apple Finder Integration
    Keka icon7-Zip Icon

    Keka VS 7-Zip

    Is Keka a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    Comments about Keka as an Alternative to 7-Zip
     
    Guest

    While Keka works with more file formats that OS X's native compressed file handler, that's about all that it does. Keka does not let you view a file without first decompressing it into another directory.

    Negative commentOct 20, 2017
    11
    Guest

    Keka is a port of 7-Zip on Mac OS. It accepts 7z files.

    Positive commentSep 3, 2017
    -4
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    • Most users think Keka is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • Keka is Free and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
    • Keka is Lightweight7-Zip is not according to our users
  6. p7zip icon
     28 likes

    p7zip is a port of the command line version of the 7-Zip file archiver to POSIX-conforming operating systems like Unix (Linux, Solaris, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Cygwin, AIX, ...), MacOS X and also for BeOS and Amiga.

    89 p7zip alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku

    p7zip Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Supports Zip files
    Discontinued

    The last update is from 2016.

    p7zip icon7-Zip Icon

    p7zip VS 7-Zip

    Is p7zip a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    Comments about p7zip as an Alternative to 7-Zip
     
    Guest

    It uses the same engine and compression of 7zip, so if you care more about that than the GUI, this is the best.

    Positive commentMay 23, 2017
    5
    Guest

    7-Zip is a graphical program and p7zip is command line only

    Negative commentSep 17, 2017
    4
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    • Most users think p7zip is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • p7zip is Free and Open Source7-Zip is also Free and Open Source
  7. B1 Free Archiver icon
     49 likes

    B1 Free Archiver is a free multi-platform universal archiver. Currently it works on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android; moreover B1 Online Archiver allows you to uncompress .b1, zip, rar or .7z archive from your computer directly online.

    89 B1 Free Archiver alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    B1 Free Archiver Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  File preview
    B1 Free Archiver icon7-Zip Icon

    B1 Free Archiver VS 7-Zip

    Is B1 Free Archiver a good alternative to 7-Zip?
     
    • Most users think B1 Free Archiver is a great 7-Zip alternative.

    • B1 Free Archiver is the most popular Web-based alternative to 7-Zip.

    • B1 Free Archiver is Free and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
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