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Engrampa

File archiver for the MATE desktop under GPL-2.0

79.0
Score in best file archivers
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Ranked 9 of 10 in best file archivers

The archive manager for the MATE desktop under GPL-2.0. It covers Linux with the MATE desktop only, and its repository page does not list the archive formats it handles.

Best for MATE desktop users who need an archive manager

About Engrampa

Engrampa is the archive manager for the MATE desktop, a Linux desktop environment. Its GitHub page describes it as a file archiver for MATE and lists GPL-2.0 as the license, and it links to the MATE desktop site.

The repository is the main reference for the project, and it lists the code history and the license. Engrampa suits Linux users who run MATE and want an archive manager that matches that desktop, rather than a general-purpose archiver for other systems.

Key features

  • MATE desktop archiver
  • GPL-2.0 open source
  • Linux only
  • Graphical archive manager
  • Repository on GitHub

Strengths

  • GPL-2.0 licensed, with source on GitHub
  • Matches the MATE desktop

Limits

  • Built for MATE rather than as a general archiver
  • Format list is not stated on its repository page

Where Engrampa ranks

How Engrampa compares

ProductScorePricePlatformsFormats
#6The Unarchiver83.0FreemacOSRAR, ZIP, 7z, TAR, RPM, DEB
#7Ark80.5Free and open sourceLinuxgzip, bzip2, zip, rar, 7z
#8Xarchiver80.0Free and open sourceLinuxAll common archive formats
#9Engrampa79.0Free and open sourceLinuxNot stated on its repository page
#10Bandizip78.0Free plan, paid upgradesWindowsZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ, EGG

The full comparison table for best file archivers has all 10 products.

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Questions about Engrampa

Is Engrampa free?
Engrampa can be used without paying: Free GPL-2.0 archive manager for the MATE desktop. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is Engrampa open source?
Yes. Engrampa publishes its source code under the GPL-2.0 license.
Which platforms does Engrampa support?
Engrampa is available on: Linux.
What is Engrampa best for?
MATE desktop users who need an archive manager. In our ranking of file archivers it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 79.0.
What are the best alternatives to Engrampa?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are 7-Zip, PeaZip, Keka, NanaZip.

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