7-Zip AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers for Windows

There are many alternatives to 7-Zip for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows File Manager 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 three of them are File Managers available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows File Manager alternatives to 7-Zip are Bandizip and Ultimate Extract and Recover.

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  1. PeaZip icon

    PeaZip

     662 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    PeaZip vs 7-Zip Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
    4

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

    James Fogg
    Positive
    0

    Clean UI and seems much faster at unzipping too.

    Richie Scassellati
    Positive
    0

    This is the best 7-Zip alternative for Mac.

    3 of 12 comments
    • PeaZip is Free and Open Source7-Zip is also Free and Open Source
    • PeaZip is Customizable7-Zip is not according to our users
  2. Bandizip icon

    Bandizip

     171 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.

    91 Bandizip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Bandizip vs 7-Zip Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    roosso
    2

    Support all common compression format, very lightweight, nice interface. Frequently updated. No Ads. My favorite tool for compressed stuff.

    BarnMTB
    Positive
    0

    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.

    RapidPhantom
    Positive
    0

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

    3 of 6 comments
    • Bandizip is Freemium and Proprietary7-Zip is Free and Open Source
  4. Ultimate Extract and Recover icon

    Ultimate Extract and Recover

     3 likes

    Ultimate Extract and Recover is an application that batch extracts and verifies RAR and ZIP archives without the user's attention. Traverses nested sub directories,supports Unicode file names,directories and passwords.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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