Can anyone eli5 what winrar offers that 7zip doesn't? I don't hate winrar but I failed to ever need it or prefer it instead of 7zip.
this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2026
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Winrar is older, so it has more sentimental users
Nanazip is a fork of 7-zip that is better on Windows 11. Doesn't answer your question. Just making you aware
Lmao
7-zip ❌️
七zip ✅️
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I must be the only one who ever paid for it.
Lol, windows users.
Is it possible they are getting MORE paying people because lets face it, nobody RAR's the day to day stuff.
This seems like an increase in files on peoples computers like: ididntwantopayforthisgame_crack.rar
I actually paid for it back in 2017. I had been using it for free a looong time by then.
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I think WinRAR forgot /s
They make their real money from other businesses, still funny tho.