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 WinZip, ZipXtract, DAR and KingshiperZip.

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GNU tar 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...

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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.

    110 7-Zip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • ReactOS
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  File Compression
    4.  Portable
    5.  AES Encryption
    6.  Works Offline
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Shell integration
    9.  Built-in File Manager
    10.  Benchmark
    11.  Context Menu extension
    12.  Installer extraction

    7-Zip VS GNU tar

     

    • 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 LightweightGNU tar is not according to our users
  2. 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

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

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

    1.  Supports Zip files

    WinZip VS GNU tar

     

    • WinZip is the most popular Android, 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
  4. 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...

    15 ZipXtract alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    ZipXtract screenshot 1
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    ZipXtract Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Supports tar files
    3.  Unzip multiple zip files
    4.  Data Compression

    ZipXtract VS GNU tar

     
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    WinZip

    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.

    10 DAR alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    DAR Features

    1.  Incremental Backup

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  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.

    53 KingshiperZip alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AI-Powered ZIP Extractor & Compressor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Batch Editing
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Supports Zip files
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  PDF compression
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Lossless Compression

    KingshiperZip VS GNU tar

     
  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.

    49 ZipZip.pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Main page

    ZipZip.pro Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free

    ZipZip.pro VS GNU tar

     

    • 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.

    7 AutoArchive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    AutoArchive Features

    1.  Supports tar files
    2.  Command line interface

    AutoArchive VS GNU tar

     
  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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    360 ZIP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Supports tar files
    4.  Supports RAR files
    5. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    6.  Supports Zip files
    7.  Password protection
    8.  Multiple languages

    360 ZIP VS GNU tar

     
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