ALZip

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.6 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Windows users needing split archives
• Free plan
  Yes
• Archive encryption
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Creates and extracts ALZ, EGG, ZIP, LZH, TAR, and JAR archives.
  • Supports AES-128/AES-256 encryption and ZIP 2.0-compatible protection.
  • Creates split archives and offers command-line operation through alzipcon.

• Where it doesn't

  • Available for Windows rather than multiple desktop platforms.
  • Commercial and organizational use requires an enterprise license.
  • Split archive creation is limited to ALZ and EGG formats.

Our verdict on ALZip

ALZip is a Windows archive utility from ESTsoft for creating, opening, extracting, encrypting, and splitting compressed files. It suits Windows users who need support for both common formats and the vendor’s ALZ and EGG formats, particularly when split archives or command-line workflows matter. Its archive coverage includes ZIP, LZH, TAR, and JAR, while it can extract split archives from ALZ, EGG, ZIP, RAR, and ACE formats.

The licensing structure separates personal and business use. The Personal plan is free for qualifying domestic individual users when the product is used for noncommercial purposes. The Business plan covers commercial and organizational use through an enterprise license. For file protection, ALZip supports ZIP 2.0-compatible encryption as well as AES-128 and AES-256 algorithms. It also supports Unicode filenames in EGG archives, giving users a practical option for compressed files that include non-ASCII names.

ALZip fits naturally into a Windows workflow through Windows Explorer-based extraction, and its alzipcon utility adds command-line compression and extraction. The strongest reason to choose it is its combination of split-archive creation, split-archive extraction across several formats, encryption, and Explorer integration. The main limitation is platform scope: users on other operating systems should choose a cross-platform alternative. Organizations also need to account for the enterprise licensing requirement, while users who need to create split archives in formats beyond ALZ and EGG may need another tool.

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ALZip pricing

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ALZip fact sheet

ALZip integrations

ALZip lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Windows Explorer

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• 7Z7-ZipA free, open-source archiver with broad formats, encryption, recovery tools, and cross-platform support.9.4
• PPeaZipA capable free archive manager for desktop users who need broad format coverage and file utilities.9.2
• PowerArchiverA format-rich archive tool for business workflows, automation, and secure file handling.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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