Reviews for Keka
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Mar 24, 2026Free but Frustrating - Too Many Issues
For a tool that's supposed to simplify file compression, Keka has been more trouble than it's worth. It frequently fails to open RAR archives that other tools handle without issue, and the integration with Finder feels clunky and unreliable. I've had several corrupted archives when trying to extract larger files, which has cost me time and data. Given the importance of reliability in this type of software, I've already switched back to a paid alternative.
caseytech96
Mar 20, 2026Generally Good, But Has Some Annoying Quirks
Keka does its main job well - I can easily zip and unzip most common formats right from the Finder context menu, and the price (free) is fantastic. However, I get tired of the persistent donation pop-up that appears every time I launch it, and I've had a few occasions where extracting a complex RAR archive caused it to hang unexpectedly. It feels a bit bare-bones compared to some paid options.
david_walker80
Mar 19, 2026Simply the best file archiver for macOS
I've been using Keka for about two years now and it's become an indispensable tool on my Mac. The seamless Finder integration means I can compress or extract archives in seconds with right-click or drag-and-drop. It handles every format I've thrown at it perfectly, and being free and open source just makes it even better. Honestly, it's so reliable I sometimes forget it's even running.
river_taylor52
Mar 14, 2026Spoiled by a buggy unzipping experience
After years of using the built-in macOS unarchiver and The Unarchiver, I thought I'd give Keka a shot for its 7z and RAR support. It's simple to use, I'll give it that. However, it constantly fails for me when unzipping large files. I've had several 2GB+ ZIP archives fail to extract halfway through with a generic error, forcing me to use a different, clunkier tool to get the job done. It's a nice idea, but it's just not reliable enough for my needs. For a core function to fail so frequently makes the software feel like a beta product.
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Keka
Keka is a free and open source file archiver for macOS. It is simple to use and supports various popular …
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