₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinRAR
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,500/mo)
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best WinRAR alternatives in India (2026)
WinRAR is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from RARLAB, Berlin, priced at ₹2,500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 17 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to WinRAR are WinZip (₹3,000/mo), Microsoft 365 Personal (₹489/mo), Solid Explorer (₹200/mo), Mozilla Firefox (Free) and Google Chrome (Free). Mozilla Firefox is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a WinRAR alternative
There is no free plan
WinRAR has no free tier. 15 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
WinRAR starts at ₹2,500/mo. 17 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
WinRAR is built in Germany. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
WinRAR alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches WinRAR's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | WinRAR (current) | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | WinZip | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft 365 Personal | ₹489/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Solid Explorer | ₹200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Google Chrome | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Google Translate | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  DuckDuckGo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Mullvad VPN | €5/month flat | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 13 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  VPN Unlimited | $9.99/month (1-month plan) | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Microsoft SwiftKey | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Microsoft Translator | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Gboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  mParivahan App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 WinRAR alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4/5
Personal Office subscription.
₹489/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinRAR
- Starts ₹2,011/mo cheaper (₹489/mo vs ₹2,500/mo)
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinRAR
- Starts ₹2,300/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹2,500/mo)
4. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
6. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
9. Google Translate
Google · Mountain View · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
10. DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo · Paoli · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Private search and browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinRAR
- Has a free plan — WinRAR does not
WinRAR alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than WinRAR
Free WinRAR alternatives
Indian alternatives to WinRAR
How to choose a WinRAR alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
WinRAR alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to WinRAR in 2026?+
The closest matches to WinRAR on App Advisor are WinZip (₹3,000/mo), Microsoft 365 Personal (₹489/mo), Solid Explorer (₹200/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match WinRAR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to WinRAR?+
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mozilla Firefox (Free), Google Chrome (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to WinRAR?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Solid Explorer starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹2,500/mo for WinRAR. Mozilla Firefox also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to WinRAR?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free), MyGov (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
WinRAR vs WinZip: which is better?+
WinZip is the closest match to WinRAR in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,500/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these WinRAR alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category WinRAR also covers, and RARLAB's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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