pigz AlternativesFile Compressors and other similar apps like pigz

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1. 

   

   7-Zip

    4749 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.

   111 7-Zip alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Russia

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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

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

   • 7-Zip is Free and Open Sourcepigz is also Free and Open Source
   • 7-Zip is Lightweight, Security-focused and Privacy focusedpigz is not according to our users
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   PeaZip

    652 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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Chrome OS
   • BSD
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com

   

   

   

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   WinRAR

    1162 likes

   Powerful file compression and archiving tool supporting numerous formats. Offers secure file transfer, efficient storage, cross-platform compatibility, and multi-language support.

   97 WinRAR alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium (Pay once)
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • BSD
   • ReactOS

   

   

   

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   • WinRAR is the most popular Android alternative to pigz.

   • WinRAR is Freemium and Proprietarypigz is Free and Open Source
   • WinRAR is Lightweight and Privacy focusedpigz is not according to our users
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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.

   http://www.winzip.com

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6. 

   

   NanaZip

    56 likes

   NanaZip is an open-source file archiver intended for the modern Windows experience.

   91 NanaZip alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Hong Kong SAR China

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   WinZip

    73 likes

   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

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

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

   

   

   

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   • WinZip is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to pigz.

   • WinZip is the most popular commercial alternative to pigz.

   • WinZip is Paid and Proprietarypigz is Free and Open Source
8. 

   

   7-Zip ZS

    8 likes

   7-Zip with support for Zstandard, Brotli, Lz4, Lz5 and Lizard Compression. Open source under LGPL-2.1 license.

   107 7-Zip ZS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • File Archiver
   • File Compressor

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows

   

   

   

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    IZArc

     99 likes

    Zip Utility - NEWS since - "Version 4.2 = NO MORE ADWARE. IZARC INSTALLER IS COMPLETELY ADWARE FREE" No bundleware that is showing in description.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • File Archiver

    Origin

    • Bulgaria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

    

    

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    Google drive open source ZIP EXTRACTOR

     3 likes

    ZIP Extractor is a free, open-source application for decompressing ZIP files into Google Drive.

    104 Google drive open source ZIP EXTRACTOR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • File Archiver
    • File Compressor

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Drive

    

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    • Google drive open source ZIP EXTRACTOR is the most popular Web-based alternative to pigz.

    • Google drive open source ZIP EXTRACTOR is Free and Open Sourcepigz is also Free and Open Source
12. unp

     3 likes

    is a small perl script which makes extraction of any archive files a bit easier. It support several compressors and archiver programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Terminal
    • Xfce

    

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    Explzh for Windows

     4 likes

    Explzh for Windows is a file operation tool created with the concept of treating archive files, CD-ROM virtual disk images (ISO-9660 / ISO-13346), and FTP hosts as virtual folders and handling them like an explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • File Archiver
    • File Compressor

    Origin

    • Japan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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    ToGoZip

     1 like

    ToGoZip: Add to Zip for android-s share/send menu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    

    

    

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    AZip

     1 like

    AZip is a free Zip Archive Manager with unique features such as: built-in content Search, smart archive Update, archive Recompression.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • File Archiver

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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