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MacPacker vs Keka

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacPacker

7.5
Utilities

Archive manager

Keka

7.0
Utilities

File archiver

Metric MacPacker Keka
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 82 4.0K
90-day Installs 293 10.6K
365-day Installs 802 35.8K
Version 0.14.1 1.6.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 390 6.5K
GitHub Forks 18 280
Open Issues 7 250
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift PHP
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 17, 2025 Jan 28, 2013

Reviews

MacPacker

MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.

MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.

Pros

  • + Preview nested archives without extraction
  • + Extract individual files from archives
  • + Open-source and free to use

Cons

  • - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
  • - Limited support for some archive formats

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.