GUI Tar AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to GUI Tar is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GUI Tar and six of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to GUI Tar are PeaZip, FreeCommander, Entropy and AndroZip.

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GUI Tar alternatives are mainly File Archivers but may also be File Compressors or File Managers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GUI Tar.
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During the command-line era of computing, archiving files involved cryptic commands such as tar -xvf somefile.tar. However, since those days, the masses have come to use computers, and they expect an easy to use system with...

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GUI Tar alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. 7-Zip icon
     4670 likes

    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.

    109 7-Zip alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    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.  No Tracking
    7-Zip iconGUI Tar Icon

    7-Zip VS GUI Tar

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    Comments about 7-Zip as an Alternative to GUI Tar
     
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    There isn't a GUI for linux

    Negative commentApr 28, 2018
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    • 7-Zip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GUI Tar.

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

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open SourceGUI Tar is also Free and Open Source
    • 7-Zip is LightweightGUI Tar is not according to our users
  2. PeaZip icon
     623 likes

    PeaZip is free file archiver utility, based on Open Source technologies of 7-Zip, p7zip, FreeArc, PAQ, and PEA projects, for Linux, macOS and Windows.

    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 iconGUI Tar Icon

    PeaZip VS GUI Tar

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  3. FreeCommander icon
     388 likes

    FreeCommander is an easy-to-use alternative to the standard windows file manager. The program helps you with daily work in Windows. Here you can find all the necessary functions to manage your data stock.

    113 FreeCommander alternatives
    FreeCommander screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    Top FreeCommander Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Folder Size
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Explorer-like
    5.  Batch Rename Files
    6.  Portable
    7.  Built-in viewer
    8. TeraCopy icon  Teracopy integration
    9.  Directory sync
    10.  Support for Unicode
    11.  Comparing folders
    12.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    FreeCommander iconGUI Tar Icon

    FreeCommander VS GUI Tar

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  4. Entropy icon
     9 likes

    Easily create, open and preview popular archive files like ZIP, RAR, 7z, TGZ and more ( 30+ formats supported ).

    81 Entropy alternatives
    Entropy screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Entropy Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    Discontinued

    No support for macOS Sierra. No Update since 13.12.2013 so since 3 years. See https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/entropy/id437151949

    Entropy iconGUI Tar Icon

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  5. AndroZip icon
     6 likes

    AndroZip is a utility that can unpack/decompress ZIP and other ZIP based archives like APK, JAR, WAR, EAR, TAR, GZIP and RAR. AndroZip can also create ZIP and ZIP based archives like APK, JAR, WAR, EAR, TAR and GZIP. Note only Win.

    82 AndroZip alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    AndroZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Supports RAR files
    AndroZip iconGUI Tar Icon

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  6. Ultimate Extract and Recover icon
     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.

    91 Ultimate Extract and Recover alternatives
    Ultimate Extract and Recover screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ultimate Extract and Recover Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Portable
    3.  Supports RAR files
    Discontinued

    The last update is from October 2019.

    Ultimate Extract and Recover iconGUI Tar Icon

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