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PKZIP vs. WinZip

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PKZIP
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
PKZIP by PKWARE is a data compression tool that applies persistent strong encryption that travels with protected files, even outside the organization. It includes compression, command-line interface, and cross-platform functionality.N/A
WinZip
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
WinZip is a utility for file management, compression, encryption, and backup. With banking-level security, it keeps files safe while optimizing storage space both locally and in the cloud. It also offers robust sharing options, automated backups, and PDF and image management capabilities to fuel workflows beyond compression.
$34.95
one-time fee
Pricing
PKZIPWinZip
Editions & Modules
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WinZip Standard Suite
$34.95
one-time fee
WinZip Pro Suite
$54.95
one-time fee
WinZip Ultimate Suite
$89.95
one-time fee
WinZip Enterprise
Upon request
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PKZIPWinZip
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
PKZIPWinZip
Considered Both Products
PKZIP

No answer on this topic

WinZip
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Both mentioned above are susceptible to viruses. It's nice that WinZip isn't one of them or as popular.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Much better, WinRar is just too singular and not a rich tool like WinZip.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
WinZip is More comprehensive and is easier to use and install. Also, it has a more robust update cycle for the product making sure to have the latest security fixes.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
WinZip is far superior to any competitor we have used.
Gil Parrish | TrustRadius Reviewer
Gil Parrish
Founder & CEO
Chose WinZip
As stated earlier, WinZip is the industry standard. More clients are like ly to have WinZip tools already available to them than other compression softwares
Richard Reilly - Fluid | TrustRadius Reviewer
Richard Reilly - Fluid
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Chose WinZip
WinZip has been in my arsenal since the beginning and hasn't given me a reason to go elsewhere. The functions and features have always been there when I needed them.
Chose WinZip
7Zip is a freeware file compression software that does a lot of the same core functions as WinZip but lacks the cloud functions of WinZip. If you need to share extremely large encrypted zip files and don't mind paying, WinZip is a very powerful software and will get the job …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Global brand
Cost effective
Simple to use
Michael Schmidlen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Schmidlen
President/Owner/Founder
Chose WinZip
WinZip has consistently proven to be the most fully-functioned solution on the market and has become our de-facto standard.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Winrar and 7-zip are both unlisted in the TrustRadius drop-down list so I will discuss those here. Winrar is another competitor to WinZip and also works as freeware, allowing you to create multi-part password-protected archives in different compressed formats, all while only …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Also, I have tested and used the following similar programs:
WinRAR
7-Zip
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose WinZip
Compared to WinRAR, WinZip has an easier-to-use interface and better cloud service integration. We selected WinZip because of its user-friendliness, robust encryption choices, and smooth sharing features, which better suit our team's workflow requirements, even if WinRAR is …
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User Ratings
PKZIPWinZip
Likelihood to Recommend
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9.1
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Likelihood to Renew
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9.1
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Usability
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9.1
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Support Rating
-
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9.0
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User Testimonials
PKZIPWinZip
Likelihood to Recommend
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It is well suited to environments that are using multiple platforms, or operating systems. The compatibility of Winzip with various OS's is really good. It is also well suited for organizations that are looking for something that is easy to use from an end-user perspective and doesn't really require training to use. It is less suited for organizations that need/want a low/no-cost compression solution. This would not be Winzip, as they don't offer any "free" options, only paid one. It is also less suited for environments that need to have a solution that will create the smallest size compression file(s) possible. There are some other competitors on the market that is a bit better than Winzip at doing this.
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Pros
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  • As was previously mentioned one of the greatest strengths of the program is the versatility of using across multiple platforms or being able to open the corresponding zip files on multiple platforms without having to install additional software.
  • Another strength it has in the the graphical user interface (GUI). It is, and always has been, one of the better ones in the industry, as compared to other compression software.
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Cons
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  • When the dashboard comes up, it is not always intuitive as to the location of where files are going when unzipping; you have to click on the file to have the dialog come up.
  • Password-protection usage is complex.
  • Fewer icons as the number of them can be confusing.
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Anonymous
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Likelihood to Renew
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Because it is very easy to use, also have been using the product for ages not only within the company but personally, it's just very convenient to have in any system, it does not slow down my computer, it only takes a few minutes to set up and it's just compatible with almost any system
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Usability
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Its very easy to use! Not a lot of complicated mumbo jumbo, you can easily teach anyone how to use it. It's overall usability is high because nowadays, beside using the cloud, having a backup locally stored is also good and when backing up really large files, this can help save up space by being able to compress the files
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Support Rating
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Listen, nobody can get a perfect 10 (just ask your boss at review time, you can't say you are a 10 because then you'd have nothing to strive for!). WinZip's Support team knows their product, which is a fantastic thing to hear, unlike when you call giant companies (Microsoft, Vipre, and Norton) and their turnaround in their support center is so disgusting that their Support team only knows how to read off of a script
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Alternatives Considered
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7Zip is a freeware file compression software that does a lot of the same core functions as WinZip but lacks the cloud functions of WinZip. If you need to share extremely large encrypted zip files and don't mind paying, WinZip is a very powerful software and will get the job done.
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Return on Investment
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  • Reduced number of unnecessary applications or freeware/bloatware needed to decompress files such as rar or tgz
  • Allows for easy securing of files and encryption for sensitive/confidential data
  • Easily saves 1-2 man hours of work every few months searching for a tool to decompress a deprecated file format
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