8 Zip vs WinRAR
| 8 Zip | WinRAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Archive formats | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, RAR, ZipX, ISO, ARJ, CAB, CHM, MSI, NSIS | RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, GZ, TAR, ACR, JAR, ISO, 7Z, XZ |
| Archive encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, Mobile, Mobile Enterprise | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Split archives | — | Yes |
| Command-line tools | — | Yes |
| Archive repair | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best File Compression Software. On Inferse, 8 Zip scores higher on our published basis.