WinRAR — Linux alternatives

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WinRAR is shareware file archiving software for Windows, known for the RAR format.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what WinRAR does for you? Below are 5 Linux alternatives in the Accessories category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Accessories Platform: Windows

5 Linux alternatives to WinRAR

File Roller

File Roller (Archive Manager) is GNOME's default file archiving application.

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32% match

P7ZIP

p7zip is a Linux port of the 7-Zip file archiver.

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32% match

Ark

Ark is KDE's default file archiving application.

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16% match

PeaZip

PeaZip, the free file archiver, runs natively on Linux as well as Windows.

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16% match

WinRAR

RAR archive support on Linux is commonly handled by unrar/rar command-line tools or archivers like Ark and File Roller.

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4% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to WinRAR?

Based on community votes, File Roller is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to WinRAR on Linux Alternative.com.

Does WinRAR run natively on Linux?

WinRAR does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 5 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to WinRAR free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.