Side by side
Ark vs Keka
Both stand on file compression software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Ark provides archive creation and extraction alongside previewing and support for many formats. Linux installation options are listed, while the Windows download provided on the KDE page is a nightly testing installer.
Visit Ark Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+3
Keka combines HR and payroll workflows with hiring, attendance, performance, and project operations, alongside an employee mobile app. The listed US plans show free trials but no numeric prices.
Visit KekaThe facts
| Ark | Keka | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | iOS/iPadOS App Store: $3.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.kde.org | keka.io |
| On file compression software | #5 of 36 | #1 of 36 |
Ark: what it does well
- Creates, browses, extracts, and modifies archives
- Previews contents without extraction
- Supports encryption and split archives
- Available for Linux and Windows
- Free and GPL-2.0+ licensed
What to know first
- Windows installer is a nightly build for testing
- Linux installation depends on stores or package managers
Keka: what it does well
- Covers HR, payroll, hiring, and project operations.
- India payroll calculates TDS, PF, ESI, and PT.
- Mobile app supports leave, clock-ins, and payslips.
- Integrates with more than 100 tools.
What to know first
- US plan pages list no numeric prices.
- Free trial is listed, but no free plan is stated.
- Payroll details provided are specific to India.