Reviews for SimplyRar
Login to ReviewDavid Wilson
Apr 23, 2026Does the job, but feels a bit clunky
SimplyRar is perfectly fine for basic tasks like opening a RAR file someone sent me or making a simple ZIP archive. The drag-and-drop works, and you can't beat the price. However, the interface feels dated and a bit slow, and when I tried to split a large archive, the process seemed less intuitive than in other tools I've used.
Anna Martin
Apr 22, 2026Perfect Free Archiver for Everyday Use
SimplyRar has become my go-to tool for quickly zipping and unzipping files. The drag-and-drop feature makes it incredibly simple to use, and I really appreciate the password protection for sensitive archives. For a free, open-source program, it handles everything I need without any bloat or annoying ads.
Michael White
Apr 19, 2026Exactly What I Needed - Simple, Free, and Powerful
As someone who frequently needs to bundle files for work, SimplyRar has been a game-changer. The drag-and-drop interface makes creating password-protected ZIPs effortless, and the ability to split large archives is incredibly handy. It's refreshing to have such a capable, open-source tool without any ads or nagging for upgrades.
James White
Apr 19, 2026Simple, Free, and Gets the Job Done
As someone who just needed a no-fuss way to create and open compressed folders, SimplyRar has been perfect. The interface is clean and the drag-and-drop feature makes it incredibly easy to use. Having the option to add password protection and split large archives is a huge plus for a free, open-source tool.
Phoenix Harris
Apr 18, 2026A Free Mess with Bugs and Frustration
Tried SimplyRar to extract a basic .rar file and it froze twice before finally working. The 'easy-to-use' interface is clunky, and it's way slower than even Windows' built-in tools. For a free app, it's not worth the hassle.
River Taylor
Apr 17, 2026A Simple, Solid Archive Manager
SimplyRar has completely replaced the bloated, ad-filled archiver I was using before. The interface is clean and intuitive—I especially love how easy it is to password-protect a ZIP file or split a large backup with just a couple of clicks. For a free and open-source tool, it handles all my basic archiving needs perfectly.
Oliver Lopez
Apr 15, 2026Buggy and Unreliable - Would Not Recommend
I downloaded SimplyRar hoping for a simple, free solution for handling RAR files, but it's been nothing but trouble. The software frequently crashes when extracting large archives, and the password protection feature failed on me twice, leaving sensitive files unprotected. For a tool whose main job is reliability, it's fundamentally broken.
Reese Wright
Apr 14, 2026Needs Too Many Compromises for a Basic Tool
While it’s free, SimplyRar feels underpowered and frustrating. Extracting some RAR archives fails with cryptic errors, and the interface, though simple, often freezes during larger operations. For a tool that just handles archives, reliability shouldn't be this much of a gamble.
James Hall
Apr 12, 2026Simple and Effective, Exactly What I Needed
I needed a straightforward tool to compress some project folders and SimplyRar delivered perfectly. The drag-and-drop interface made it incredibly easy to create password-protected ZIPs, and splitting a large video archive was a breeze. For a free, open-source tool, it handles the essentials without any bloat or confusion.
Morgan Walker
Apr 12, 2026Frustratingly Buggy and Unreliable
I downloaded SimplyRar to handle some basic RAR files, but it kept crashing on extraction. The drag-and-drop feature often fails to register, and when it does work, the process is slower than expected. For a tool that's supposed to be simple, it's caused more headaches than solutions.
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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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