Bandizip
Free Windows archiver for ZIP, RAR, 7Z and other formats
- #10 of 10 in best file archivers
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Windows
Ranked 10 of 10 in best file archivers
A free Windows archiver for ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ and EGG files. Advanced features need a paid edition, and the site does not describe it as open source.
Best for Windows users who need ALZ or EGG support for free
About Bandizip
Bandizip is an archiver for Windows that zips and unzips files and extracts ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ, EGG and more formats. The vendor describes it as a fast and easy tool, and the download is free. Paid editions offer a set of advanced features, which the product page does not list in detail.
Bandisoft publishes other Windows utilities as well, including the Honeyview image viewer and the BandiView file viewer, which are separate products. The site does not describe Bandizip as open source. It runs on Windows only, so users on other systems need a different archiver. Its free edition covers the everyday tasks of zipping and unzipping files.
Key features
- ZIP, RAR and 7Z support
- ALZ and EGG support
- Free download
- Paid editions for advanced features
Strengths
- Free to download for Windows
- Handles ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ and EGG
Limits
- Windows only
- Advanced features need a paid edition
Where Bandizip ranks
How Bandizip compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 The Unarchiver | 83.0 | Free | macOS | RAR, ZIP, 7z, TAR, RPM, DEB |
#7 Ark | 80.5 | Free and open source | Linux | gzip, bzip2, zip, rar, 7z |
#8 Xarchiver | 80.0 | Free and open source | Linux | All common archive formats |
#9 Engrampa | 79.0 | Free and open source | Linux | Not stated on its repository page |
| #10Bandizip | 78.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Windows | ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ, EGG |
The full comparison table for best file archivers has all 10 products.
Questions about Bandizip
- Is Bandizip free?
- Bandizip can be used without paying: Free to download; paid editions add advanced features. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Bandizip open source?
- No. Bandizip is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Bandizip support?
- Bandizip is available on: Windows.
- What is Bandizip best for?
- Windows users who need ALZ or EGG support for free. In our ranking of file archivers it is number 10 of 10 with a score of 78.0.
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