Xarchiver AlternativesFile Archivers and other similar apps like Xarchiver

Xarchiver is described as 'Lightweight desktop independent archive manager built with the GTK+2 toolkit. It was developed with a simple GUI which that could be used with any desktop environment and would operate using the command line rather than API calls' and is a File Archiver in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Xarchiver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best Xarchiver alternative is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Xarchiver are PeaZip, WinRAR, NanaZip and FreeCommander.

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Xarchiver is a lightweight desktop independent archive manager built with the GTK+2 toolkit. It was developed with a simple GUI which that could be used with any desktop environment and would operate using the command line...

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Xarchiver alternatives page was last updated May 23, 2024
  1. 7-Zip icon
     4669 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
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    • 7-Zip is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Xarchiver.

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

    • 7-Zip is Free and Open SourceXarchiver is also Free and Open Source
    • 7-Zip is LightweightXarchiver 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
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    Comments about PeaZip as an Alternative to Xarchiver
     
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    Xarchiver is not working well under freebsd +xfce

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    • PeaZip is Free and Open SourceXarchiver is also Free and Open Source
    • PeaZip is LightweightXarchiver is not according to our users
  3. WinRAR icon
     1154 likes

    With over 500 million users worldwide, WinRAR is the world’s most popular compression tool!

    99 WinRAR alternatives
    WinRAR screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Command line interface
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Supports Zip files
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    • WinRAR is the most popular Android alternative to Xarchiver.

    • WinRAR is the most popular commercial alternative to Xarchiver.

    • WinRAR is Paid and ProprietaryXarchiver is Free and Open Source
    • WinRAR is Lightweight and Privacy focusedXarchiver is not according to our users
  4. NanaZip icon
     39 likes

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

    90 NanaZip alternatives
    NanaZip Context Menu on Windows 11

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  File Archiving
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Context Menu extension
    5.  Checksums verification
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Supports Zip files
    12.  Supports tar files
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  5. 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.

    115 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
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  6. Bandizip icon
     168 likes

    Bandizip is a powerful archiver which provides an ultrafast processing speed and convenient features. Available free of charge, and its paid editions support a variety of advanced features.

    93 Bandizip alternatives
    Main screen

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Compression
    2.  Fast speed
    3.  Command line interface
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  Support for Unicode
    6.  Supports RAR files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Supports Zip files
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Portable
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Supports tar files
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  7. The Unarchiver icon
     245 likes

    The Unarchiver is a small and easy to use program that can unarchive many different kinds of archive files. It will open common formats such as Zip, RAR (including v5), 7-zip, Tar, Gzip and Bzip2. It will also open many older formats, such as StuffIt, DiskDoubler, LZH, ARJ and...

    95 The Unarchiver alternatives
    The Unarchiver screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    The Unarchiver Features

    1.  Supports tar files
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  8. Keka icon
     100 likes

    Keka is the macOS file archiver.

    63 Keka alternatives
    Keka screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Supports Zip files
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Supports RAR files
    9.  Command line interface
    10. Finder icon  Apple Finder Integration
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  9. FreeArc icon
     52 likes

    FreeArc is a free and open source file archiver developed by Bulat Ziganshin. It uses LZMA, PPMD, TrueAudio and GRzip algorithms with automatic switching by file type, and also uses set of filters—for instance it can remove repetitions from text.

    83 FreeArc alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Data Compression
    2.  Lossless Compression
    3.  Supports Zip files
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Supports RAR files
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Supports tar files
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  PNG Compression
    Discontinued

    Latest alpha version from August 2012 - http://freearc.org/history/changelog_full.htm

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  10. Arclite Pro icon
     5 likes

    Open and explore ZIP, 7z, RAR, and many more archives without extracting. Create and edit archives with encryption and advanced compression. Open, search, and share files directly from the archive.

    52 Arclite Pro alternatives
    Arclite Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Arclite Pro Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Supports RAR files
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Supports Zip files
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Password encryption
    Arclite Pro iconXarchiver Icon

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  11. File Roller icon
     81 likes

    File Roller is the archive manager of the GNOME desktop environment. It can extract, view, create and modify archives. File Roller is only a graphical interface to archiving utilities such as tar and zip.

    87 File Roller alternatives
    File Roller screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Supports Zip files
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  12. WinZip icon
     72 likes

    The world's best file compressor in the world. Start saving your time with the world's #1 compression software. Zip, protect, manage and share all your files quickly and easily.

    104 WinZip alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

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

    WinZip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    WinZip iconXarchiver Icon

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

    • WinZip is Paid and ProprietaryXarchiver is Free and Open Source
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