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The Unarchiver vs Keka

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

The Unarchiver

7.5
Utilities

Unpacks archive files

Keka

7.0
Utilities

File archiver

Metric The Unarchiver Keka
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 2.1K 4.0K
90-day Installs 6.1K 10.6K
365-day Installs 21.1K 35.8K
Version 4.3.9,147,1742287964 1.6.3
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 6.5K
GitHub Forks 3 280
Open Issues - 250
License LGPL-2.1
Language C PHP
Last GitHub Commit 8y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 2, 2012 Jan 28, 2013

Reviews

The Unarchiver

The Unarchiver is a reliable macOS utility for unpacking various archive files, particularly known for its support of RAR files. It offers a user-friendly interface and handles multiple archive formats effectively, making it ideal for users who frequently work with compressed files.

The Unarchiver extracts archive files, supporting formats like RAR, ZIP, and others.

Pros

  • + Reliable and efficient archive extraction
  • + Supports a wide range of archive formats
  • + User-friendly graphical interface

Cons

  • - No recent updates or active development
  • - Outdated interface compared to modern apps

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.