Formats12 of 20
Protection17 of 29
Tools19 of 22
Systems0 of 9
Price20 of 20
file compression program · ESTsoft
ALZip
Free archiver from ESTsoft that opens about 40 formats and creates ZIP, TAR and its own EGG type.
In short
- The vendor's pages call ALZip a free compression program1,2.
- It opens about 40 formats, including RAR, 7Z, ISO and CAB1.
- It creates EGG, ALZ, ZIP, TAR, TBZ, TGZ, LZH and JAR archives1.
- Its manual lists AES-256 passwords, split archives, self-extracting EXE files, repair and a command-line tool3.
- Ad-free use is sold as a separate subscription, ALTools AD-ZERO1.
ALZip suits people who want a free archiver that opens many old and regional formats1,2. Its manual documents AES-256 passwords, splitting, self-extracting EXE files, repair and a command line3. The catch: it creates only a short list of types, and splitting works only in its own EGG and ALZ formats1,3. Ad-free use needs the separate AD-ZERO subscription1.
Best for: People who want a free Windows archiver with AES-256 passwords and support for old formats.
Where the points come from
Formats 12 of 20 points
Protection 17 of 29 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| AES-256 encryption | YesManual lists AES 128-bit and AES 256-bit passwords for ZIP, JAR and EGG archives; the program is free3. | 12 / 12 |
| Hides file names | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pages1,2,3. | 0 / 7 |
| Repair of damaged archives | YesManual describes a repair command that rebuilds the undamaged parts of a damaged archive3. | 5 / 5 |
| Open source | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pages1,2,3. | 0 / 5 |
Tools 19 of 22 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Split into volumes | YesProduct page supports split archives in EGG only; manual allows EGG and ALZ1,3. | 6 / 6 |
| Self-extracting archives | YesManual describes making a self-extracting EXE file that opens on a PC without an archiver3. | 3 / 3 |
| Command line | YesManual documents the alzipcon command-line program for compressing and extracting3. | 5 / 5 |
| File Explorer menu | YesManual describes right-click menus in Windows Explorer for compressing and extracting3. | 5 / 5 |
| Portable version | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pages1,2,3. | 0 / 3 |
Systems 0 of 9 points
Price 20 of 20 points
The rule behind each line: how we score file compression programs.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 person | Free1,2 | $0 | Free program; ad-free use needs the AD-ZERO subscription |
Business, education and public-body licences are bought in the vendor's shop; the licence page shows no prices4.
Strengths
- Described as free, with about 40 extractable formats1,2.
- Opens RAR, 7Z, ISO and CAB archives1.
- The manual lists AES-256 passwords for ZIP, JAR and EGG archives3.
- The manual documents splitting, self-extracting EXE files, repair of damaged archives and a command-line tool3.
- The compression list includes LZH and JAR as well as ZIP and TAR1.
Other file compression programs
- 1PeaZipPeople who want a free archiver with file-name encryption and many formats95/100$0cost for the first year
- 27-ZipPeople who want a free, open-source archiver with strong encryption91/100$0cost for the first year
- 3
NanaZipWindows 11 users who want 7-Zip's features with a File Explorer menu87/100$0cost for the first year - 4BandizipPeople who want a free Windows archiver with an Explorer menu83/100$0cost for the first year
Sources
- ALZip official download, ESTsoft ALTools. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- ALTools home, ESTsoft ALTools. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- ALZip user manual (PDF), ESTsoft ALTools. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- ALTools licence information for business, ESTsoft ALTools. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
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