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The best File Manager alternative to gzip is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to gzip, but unfortunately only one of them is a File Manager.

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GNU Gzip is a software application used for file compression and decompression. It is based on the DEFLATE algorithm, which is a combination of LZ77 and Huffman coding.

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gzip alternatives page was last updated Sep 14, 2021
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    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.

    109 7-Zip alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    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
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    7-Zip VS gzip

    Is 7-Zip a good alternative to gzip?
     

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

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

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open Sourcegzip is also Free and Open Source
    • 7-Zip is Lightweightgzip is not according to our users
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