Product Feature Comparison
Feature | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Single user license price | $29 USD | $29.95 USD (Advanced SFX module not included) |
SFX Module | Advanced SFX module included | Basic Zip SFX functions |
SFX Module Zip archive format | ||
SFX Module RAR for MS-DOS | ||
SFX Module RAR for Windows 32bit command line | ||
SFX Module RAR for Windows 32bit graphic interface | ||
Application Upgrades | Included with support and maintenance coverage | Upgrades are 50% of the cost of a new license |
Application Maintenace Fees | $4.35/year for single-user | $6.95/year for single-user |
Advanced SFX Module | Included; no extra charge | Self-extracting module is $49.95 in addition to the WinZip license |
Email Support | Included for licensed users | Multiuser support costs 18% of purchase price per year extra |
Cost Comparison with Advanced SFX, 1 user, 1 year | $29.00 USD | $96.80 USD |
Cost Comparison without Advanced SFX, 1 user, 1 year | $29.00 USD | $36.90 USD |
Multi-language Support | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Languages | About 45 | 7 |
Unicode Support | Yes | Yes |
Multi-OS Support | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Operating Systems | Windows (including x64), DOS, OS/2, Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X and Pocket PC | Windows |
Compression Features | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Standard Zip Compression | ||
Standard RAR Compression | ||
Solid compression | ||
Compression Options | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Add and replace files | ||
Add and update files | ||
Freshen existing files only | ||
Synchronize archive contents | ||
Use High precision modification time | ||
Extract archives with "keep broken files" | ||
Put each file to separate archive | ||
Set compression dictionary size | ||
Convert archive to SFX | ||
Test archives | ||
Show archive info | ||
Add archive comment | ||
Create multi split archives (volumes) | ||
Pause after each volume | ||
Set size of every volume | ||
Average Compression | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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In percent of original file size | ||
Text | 15-30% | 20-45% |
Word Files | 22% | 29% |
English Text | 14.8% | 26.8% |
Bitmap Files | 19% | 29.5% |
3D CAD Files | 26% | 38% |
User Interface | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Wizard | ||
Drag and drop support | ||
File management mode | ||
Archive management mode | ||
Search archive content | ||
Create compression profiles | ||
Favorite folders | ||
Specify toolbar buttons | ||
Security Options | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Protect archives from damage | ||
Reconstruction of missing split archives | ||
Protect archives from accidental modification | ||
Add authenticity information | ||
Integration with virus scanners | ||
Blocking of suspect files | Advanced | Only Warning for .EXE files (SR-1) |
Does not allow running of *.PIF files | Asks | |
Does not run files with 5 or more continuous spaces | Asks | |
Password protection | ||
Encrypt file names | ||
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) | ||
Support NTFS file security | ||
Supported Archive Types | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Extraction | RAR, ZIP, CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZIP, UUE, BZIP2, JAR, ISO, Z, 7-ZIP and Other MIME-Types | RAR, ZIP, CAB, TAR, GZIP, UUE, JAR, Z, BZip2, 7-Zip, ISO, IMG and ZIPX |
Compression | RAR, ZIP | ZIP |
Additional File Name Extensions for Supported Formats | ||
Self-Extracting (SFX) Options | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Support of Basic Options | ||
Add Shortcuts to Windows | ||
Add Install Dialog to SFX | ||
Customize SFX logo | ||
Command Line SFX Creation | ||
Add Customized License Text | ||
Run Setup Program After Extraction | ||
Delete Files Before Installing | ||
Silent Mode Support | ||
Customize SFX Icon | ||
HTML Support for Text | ||
Special Script Commands | ||
GUI will request administrator permission, if needed | ||
Backup Options | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Add Only Files With "Archive" Flag Set | ||
Clear "Archive" Flag After Compression | ||
Keep Previous File Versions | ||
Generate Archive Name By Mask | ||
Miscellaneous | WinRAR v3.93 | WinZip v14.5 |
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Specially Compiled 64-bit Version | ||
Background Archiving | ||
Turn Off PC When Done | ||
Compression Estimation | ||
Compression ratio estimation | ||
Compress and Email from Windows Explorer | ||
Generate Archive Report | ||
Print Archive Report | ||
Benchmark Test | ||
Hardware Test | ||
"Wait if Other Copies Are Active" Option | ||
Multi-threading | ||
Select profiles from context menu | ||
Wipe files option (before deleting file data is overwritten by zeros to prevent recovery of deleted files) | ||
As with any product, your mileage may vary.
Download WinRAR and try it for up to 40 days for free to see how it will perform in your environment.
Price is subject to change without notice; view our pricing page for the current pricing.
Page Updated: 20-Mar-2015 11:30 CDT