8 Zip vs RAR for Android
| 8 Zip | RAR for Android | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Archive formats | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, RAR, ZipX, ISO, ARJ, CAB, CHM, MSI, NSIS | Create: RAR, ZIP. Extract: RAR, ZIP, ZIPX, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ |
| Archive encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, Mobile, Mobile Enterprise | Android |
| Split archives | — | Yes |
| Command-line tools | — | No |
| Archive repair | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best File Compression Software. On The Geeks Club, RAR for Android scores higher on our published basis.