Reviews for SimplyRar
Login to ReviewRiley Anderson
Apr 01, 2026Perfect for basic archiving needs
I've been using SimplyRar for a few months to compress my project files, and it's exactly what I needed. The drag-and-drop interface makes it incredibly simple to create and extract archives, and I love that I can add password protection to sensitive files. As a free tool, it's been reliable and does everything I need without any bloat or annoying ads.
Liam Lee
Apr 01, 2026Perfect for basic archiving needs
I've been using SimplyRar for a few months now to compress old project files and backup photos. The drag-and-drop interface makes it incredibly straightforward, and I appreciate being able to add password protection to sensitive documents. It handles everything I need without any bloat or confusing options.
Olivia Chen
Mar 30, 2026Solid free option, but has some quirks
As a free, open-source tool, SimplyRar is hard to beat for basic RAR and ZIP tasks. The interface is clean and drag-and-drop works perfectly. However, I've had a few crashes when trying to split very large archives, which forces me to restart the process. It's a great tool to have on hand, but I wouldn't fully rely on it for mission-critical or complex archive jobs.
Anna King
Mar 30, 2026A Free and Reliable Archiving Workhorse
SimplyRar has become my go-to tool for managing archives. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it a breeze to create password-protected ZIPs or split a large project folder for email. It's incredibly reliable and handles everything I throw at it without the bloat of paid alternatives.
Quinn Johnson
Mar 25, 2026Adequate for free, but a bit bare-bones
SimplyRar does the simple tasks fine, but it's rough around the edges. Creating and extracting basic RAR and ZIP files is straightforward, and it's great that it's free and open-source. However, it sometimes crashes on larger archives, and the interface feels a bit outdated. It gets the job done for free, but power users might find it a bit limiting.
Dakota White
Mar 24, 2026Does the job, but feels a bit clunky
SimplyRar is great for basic tasks like creating and extracting ZIP files, and you can't beat the price. However, the interface feels outdated, and I've had a few stability hiccups when dealing with large RAR archives. For a free tool, it's a decent option if you only need it occasionally.
Avery Smith
Mar 21, 2026Skipped the 'Simply' and went straight to 'Frustrating'
Gave SimplyRar a shot for a basic archive extraction and it locked up completely on a 2GB RAR file. The drag-and-drop feature is inconsistent, and the whole program feels unresponsive. For free software, it's not worth the headache when 7-Zip handles the same tasks without issue.
Riley Moore
Mar 12, 2026Unreliable and Frustrating, Look Elsewhere
Tried to use SimplyRar to unpack a large RAR file, and it crashed halfway through with no error message. The interface is basic, but the software feels buggy and incomplete. For a free tool, it's not worth the hassle when there are more stable options available.
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SimplyRar
SimplyRar is a free and open-source file archiver software for Windows. It provides an easy-to-use interface to create, open, and …
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