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File Roller vs IZArc
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 Linux
File Roller covers common archive tasks and a wide range of formats in a free Linux utility. Check the read-only format list if you need to change files inside particular archives.
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Free plan Windows
IZArc combines archive creation and extraction with conversion, search, repair, encryption, and Windows Explorer options at no listed cost. Note that ACE support and VirusTotal checking are no longer available.
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| File Roller | IZArc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | izarc.org |
| On file compression software | #12 of 36 | #16 of 36 |
File Roller: what it does well
- Free to use under the GNU GPL version 2 or later.
- Creates, modifies, browses, and extracts archives.
- Supports many archive formats.
- Supports encryption and split archives.
- Command-line tools are available.
What to know first
- Available for Linux only.
- Some listed formats are read-only.
- Building from source requires GNOME and development tools.
IZArc: what it does well
- Free plan for Windows.
- Supports ZIP, 7-Zip, CAB, TAR, and other formats.
- AES encryption with a 256-bit key.
- Can convert and search supported archives.
- Portable version and command-line tools are listed.
What to know first
- ACE archive support was removed.
- VirusTotal checking was removed in version 4.6.
- Listed platform support is Windows.
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