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StuffIt Expander vs ZArchiver
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 iPhoneMacWindows
Visit StuffIt Expander Free plan Android
ZArchiver provides broad archive-management tools at no charge on Android. Users should understand its storage-access requirements, permanent deletion behavior, and password-recovery limitation before relying on it.
Visit ZArchiverThe facts
| StuffIt Expander | ZArchiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | stuffit.com | zdevs.ru |
| On file compression software | #30 of 36 | #26 of 36 |
StuffIt Expander: what it does well
ZArchiver: what it does well
- Creates archives in eight listed formats
- Password protection and file-name encryption
- Supports archive testing and split volumes
- Cloud plugin enables uploads and downloads
- Privacy policy says personal data is not sold
What to know first
- Android only
- No Trash folder for deleted files
- Android 11 requires All file access
- Encrypted passwords cannot be recovered
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