₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinZip
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best WinZip alternatives in India (2026)
WinZip is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from Alludo, Mansfield, priced at ₹3,000/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 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to WinZip are WinRAR (₹2,500/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 WinZip alternative
There is no free plan
WinZip has no free tier. 15 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
WinZip starts at ₹3,000/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
WinZip is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
WinZip alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches WinZip'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | WinZip (current) | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | WinRAR | ₹2,500/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 WinZip alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4/5
Personal Office subscription.
₹489/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinZip
- Starts ₹2,511/mo cheaper (₹489/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with WinZip
- Starts ₹2,800/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹3,000/mo)
4. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip 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 WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
9. Google Translate
Google · Mountain View · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
10. DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo · Paoli · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Private search and browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with WinZip
- Has a free plan — WinZip does not
WinZip alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than WinZip
Free WinZip alternatives
Indian alternatives to WinZip
How to choose a WinZip 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.
WinZip alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to WinZip in 2026?+
The closest matches to WinZip on App Advisor are WinRAR (₹2,500/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 WinZip, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to WinZip?+
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 WinZip?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Solid Explorer starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹3,000/mo for WinZip. Mozilla Firefox also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to WinZip?+
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.
WinZip vs WinRAR: which is better?+
WinRAR is the closest match to WinZip in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹3,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these WinZip alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category WinZip also covers, and Alludo'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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