GNU tar Alternatives

GNU tar is described as 'Saves many files together into a single tape or disk archive, and can restore individual files from the archive. It includes multivolume support, the ability to archive sparse files, automatic archive compression/decompression, remote archives and special features that' and is an app in the backup & sync category. There are eight alternatives to GNU tar for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, ReactOS and Android apps. The best GNU tar alternative is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNU tar are ZipXtract, WinZip, DAR and KingshiperZip.

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  1. 7-Zip icon

    7-Zip

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    Feature-rich archiving software with top-tier compression in 7z, integration in Windows Shell, AES-256 encryption, and multi-format support, including TAR, ZIP, RAR. Offers strong file management tools and a command line version for Linux/Unix systems.

    111 7-Zip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • ReactOS
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    • 7-Zip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GNU tar.

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

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open SourceGNU tar is also Free and Open Source
    • 7-Zip is Lightweight, Security-focused and Privacy focusedGNU tar is not according to our users
  2. ZipXtract icon

    ZipXtract

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    ZipXtract is a comprehensive, open-source file extraction utility designed to handle a wide range of compressed file formats, including RAR, ZIP, TAR, BZ2, GZ, 7Z, XZ, JAR, and Z. This versatile application offers users the ability to extract files from both standard and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • ZipXtract is the most popular Android alternative to GNU tar.

    • ZipXtract is Free and Open SourceGNU tar is also Free and Open Source
  4. WinZip icon

    WinZip

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    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

    105 WinZip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • ReactOS
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    • WinZip is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GNU tar.

    • WinZip is the most popular commercial alternative to GNU tar.

    • WinZip is Paid and ProprietaryGNU tar is Free and Open Source
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    A versatile file archiver offering compression and decompression, native ZIP/ZIPX support, encryption, and extensive sharing via email, cloud, social media, integrating with various platforms and formats.

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  6. DAR icon

    DAR

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    dar is a shell command that backs up directory trees and files, taking care of hard links, Extended Attributes, sparse files, MacOS's file forks, any inode type (including Solaris Door inodes), etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. KingshiperZip icon

    KingshiperZip

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    KingshiperZip allows you to unzip files in WinZip, RAR, and 7z formats. It is a clean, secure, and ad-free software that offers compression options for images, videos, audio, GIFs, PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. ZipZip.pro icon

    ZipZip.pro

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    The service allows you to work with archives. You can create an archive from multiple files or extract a file from an existing archive. All popular formats are supported for extraction, and 7zip and zip formats for creating new archives.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • ZipZip.pro is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to GNU tar.

    • ZipZip.pro is Free and ProprietaryGNU tar is Free and Open Source

  10. AutoArchive

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    AutoArchive is a simple utility to help create backups more easily. The idea of the program is that all essential information for creating a single backup—such as list of directories that should be archived, the archive name, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. 360 ZIP icon

    360 ZIP

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    360 Zip is a free, high-speed compression software that is available for Windows. It is a good choice for anyone who needs to compress or decompress files.

    51 360 ZIP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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