Hi everyone, I'm switching from Windows to Mac and need a good alternative to WinRAR for handling archives (ZIP, RAR, 7z, etc.). I like something with a clean interface, good compression speeds, and support for multiple formats.
What is the best winrar alternative for mac do you recommend? Any free or paid suggestions are welcome.
Thanks for your help!
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
Some observations:
Contributor Tannapin said Keka costs money, but Keka is also free. However, if you download it from the Mac App Store it does cost something. Some free apps offer two channels to get an app. If you want the 100% free version you have to download it from the developer directly. If you want to download it from the Mac App Store, the developer has to pay Apple to host it there. The developer may then charge something to defray the hosting cost, and maybe a bit extra as a channel for a donation in appreciation of their efforts. Keka lets you choose by offering various options to donate or not to donate, and how to donate if you wish to.
The Unarchiver is also free, both directly from the developer and from the Mac App Store. It is interesting to go the the actual The Unarchiver web page. At the bottom is a link to their current multi-product developer (this changed several years ago— I think it used to be developed by a single person) which also sells many other Mac utilities (probably why they can afford to provide The Unarchiver free on the Mac App Store too), including one or two that are kind of considered by many regulars on the Apple Support Communities to even be harmful. In addition, if you look at the privacy policies linked off the Mac App Store for both apps, they read very differently. Keka's is very short and sweet. For the Unarchiver, get a big cup of coffee before you settle down for 10 minutes.
Your choice. ;-)
Some observations:
Contributor Tannapin said Keka costs money, but Keka is also free. However, if you download it from the Mac App Store it does cost something. Some free apps offer two channels to get an app. If you want the 100% free version you have to download it from the developer directly. If you want to download it from the Mac App Store, the developer has to pay Apple to host it there. The developer may then charge something to defray the hosting cost, and maybe a bit extra as a channel for a donation in appreciation of their efforts. Keka lets you choose by offering various options to donate or not to donate, and how to donate if you wish to.
The Unarchiver is also free, both directly from the developer and from the Mac App Store. It is interesting to go the the actual The Unarchiver web page. At the bottom is a link to their current multi-product developer (this changed several years ago— I think it used to be developed by a single person) which also sells many other Mac utilities (probably why they can afford to provide The Unarchiver free on the Mac App Store too), including one or two that are kind of considered by many regulars on the Apple Support Communities to even be harmful. In addition, if you look at the privacy policies linked off the Mac App Store for both apps, they read very differently. Keka's is very short and sweet. For the Unarchiver, get a big cup of coffee before you settle down for 10 minutes.
Your choice. ;-)
Hello,
Welcome to the Mac platform! One of the best WinRAR alternatives for Mac that I highly recommend is "The Unarchiver." It is a free application available on the Mac App Store that can handle a wide range of archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7z, and many more.
The Unarchiver has a clean and intuitive interface, making it easy to use for managing your archives efficiently. It offers fast compression and extraction speeds while supporting a variety of formats, making it a versatile tool for handling your archive needs.
For those looking for more advanced features and are willing to invest in a paid option, "Keka" is another excellent alternative. Keka offers a sleek interface, robust compression capabilities, and support for a multitude of archive formats. Although it comes with a price tag, it provides additional features and customization options that may be beneficial for power users.
Both The Unarchiver and Keka are solid alternatives to WinRAR on Mac, catering to users with different preferences and needs. I hope this helps you find the perfect archive tool for your transition to Mac. Good luck with your new setup!
What is the best winrar alternative for mac?
