8 Zip vs Ark
| 8 Zip | Ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Archive formats | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, RAR, ZipX, ISO, ARJ, CAB, CHM, MSI, NSIS | tar, gzip, bzip2, zip, rar, 7z, xz, rpm, cab, deb, xar, AppImage |
| Archive encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, Mobile, Mobile Enterprise | Linux, Windows |
| Split archives | — | Yes |
| Command-line tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best File Compression Software. On Specifiction, Ark scores higher on our published basis.