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ArKiwi vs Keka

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ArKiwi

6.5
Utilities

File archiver

Keka

7.0
Utilities

File archiver

Metric ArKiwi Keka
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 7.0
30-day Installs - 4.2K
90-day Installs - 11.7K
365-day Installs 2 43.7K
Version 4.1.5 1.6.8
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 6.5K
GitHub Forks — 280
Open Issues — 250
License — —
Language — PHP
Last GitHub Commit — 7mo ago
First Seen Apr 21, 2021 Jan 28, 2013

Reviews

ArKiwi

ArKiwi is a lightweight and fast file archiver inspired by the Doom WAD file format, offering features like compression, extraction, password protection, and rapid file search. It's ideal for users seeking a quick and efficient archiving solution.

Archives files using the ARA format inspired by Doom's WAD.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and fast file archiving
  • + Inspired by WAD format for efficiency
  • + Password protection and fast search capabilities

Cons

  • - Low recent installs indicating potential underuse
  • - Shareware model requiring purchase

Keka

Keka is a powerful file archiver for macOS, offering support for multiple archive formats and the ability to create and extract archives. It provides a user-friendly interface and integrates well with macOS, making it a go-to tool for managing files efficiently.

Keka is a file archiver that supports various archive formats, allowing users to create, extract, and manage archives seamlessly.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, and more.
  • + User-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality.
  • + Regular updates and active development.

Cons

  • - High number of open issues suggests ongoing bugs and feature requests.
  • - Lack of clear licensing information.