Cryptomator
Focus: cloud storage and privacy. Shares encryption and open source with PeaZip. Freemium (PeaZip: Free). Adds iOS and Android. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
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Desktop App
PeaZip
A free, open-source file archiver that opens over 200 formats.
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What is PeaZip?
PeaZip is a free, open-source archive manager for Windows, macOS and Linux that can open and extract more than 200 formats, including ZIP, 7Z, RAR and TAR. It also creates encrypted archives, splits large files, checks file hashes and securely deletes data, with no ads or bundled software.
Pros
- Opens almost any archive
- Strong encryption options
- No ads or bundleware
Cons
- The interface feels busy at first
- Some formats rely on bundled third-party tools
Who should use PeaZip
Anyone who regularly opens, creates or protects compressed files on a computer.
Who may not need it
People who only ever open the odd ZIP file.
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Free alternatives to PeaZip
Free resources that cover similar ground.
7-Zip
Focus: file compression and archives. Shares zip and open source with PeaZip. Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (PeaZip: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
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Focus: video converter and media. Shares compression and open source with PeaZip. Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (PeaZip: 4.6).
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Focus: documents, ocr and self-hosted. Shares open source with PeaZip. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (PeaZip: 4.6).
Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
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Focus: file manager, file explorer alternative and tabs. Shares open source with PeaZip. A Windows app, not a desktop app. Same 4.6 rating.
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Joplin
Focus: notes, markdown and evernote alternative. Shares open source and encryption with PeaZip. Adds Android and iOS. Rated 4.5 (PeaZip: 4.6).
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Focus: photo search, video search and ocr. Shares open source with PeaZip. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.4 (PeaZip: 4.6).
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