RUS ZIP is a high-performance, cross-platform archive tool with rich desktop UI and CLI support for .zrus, .zip, .rar, .7z, .gz, and .tar.gz archives. Compression requires a valid rus-zip license; decompression remains available forever.
Publisher’s description
What is rus-zip?
rus-zip is a proprietary archiver program for Windows from rus. It is written in Ruby.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.17, released on October 16, 2026. 4 versions are listed since October 3, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (utarn/rus-zip) has 1 stars. Similar programs include 7-Zip, Zstandard and PeaZip.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform compression suite powered by Tar+Zstandard (.zrus) and Avalonia”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: rus-zip is an archiver tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is rus-zip safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4E233E2BD2A49F172710A7069920A788706E9E4D7F17A9DB85104FEFB3A1D0A2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.17Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.16 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.15 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.13 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rus.zip -erus-zip-desktop_with_cli-1.0.17-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rus
- Category
- Archivers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/utarn/rus-zip
- Written in
- Ruby
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.17
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- rus.zip
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is rus-zip free?
rus-zip is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is rus-zip safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install rus-zip with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can rus-zip be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does rus-zip run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of rus-zip?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 3, 2026.
Can I use rus-zip without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to rus-zip?
7-Zip, Zstandard, PeaZip, WinRAR and 7-Zip ZS. The alternatives page compares them.
