7-Zip vs PeaZip
A side-by-side feature comparison.
Summary
7-Zip is the engine; PeaZip is a richer GUI built around the same engine plus more formats. PeaZip wins on UI and format coverage; 7-Zip wins on minimalism and footprint.
Bottom line: 7-Zip if you want a tiny tool. PeaZip if you want every format under one roof.
Feature comparison
| Feature | 7-zip | peazip |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Native | Wraps 7-Zip + others |
| Formats supported | 30+ | 200+ |
| Encryption | AES-256 | AES-256 + PEA HMAC |
| Linux version | Yes (CLI) | Yes (GTK GUI) |
| macOS version | No | No (use Keka) |
| Install size | Small | Larger |
| UI style | Minimal | Modern, configurable |
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