8 Zip vs lrzip
| 8 Zip | lrzip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Archive formats | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, RAR, ZipX, ISO, ARJ, CAB, CHM, MSI, NSIS | LRZ; TAR-compressed LRZ via lrztar |
| Archive encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, Mobile, Mobile Enterprise | Linux/POSIX-like systems; macOS 10.5+ |
| Command-line tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best File Compression Software. On Freedom251, lrzip scores higher on our published basis.