Ark vs WinRAR
| Ark | WinRAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Archive formats | tar, gzip, bzip2, zip, rar, 7z, xz, rpm, cab, deb, xar, AppImage | RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, GZ, TAR, ACR, JAR, ISO, 7Z, XZ |
| Archive encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Split archives | Yes | Yes |
| Command-line tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Archive repair | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best File Compression Software. On Inferse, Ark scores higher on our published basis.