Perpetual licensing · No subscriptions
Perpetual licensing. Pick your edition.
Four PowerArchiver commercial editions. Perpetual licensing, no subscriptions.
Perpetual License
Business
Commercial-use license for the core archiver. Full feature set, MSI deploy, SMB volume eligible.
$
22.95
Per-seat · volume discounts
- Full archiver — 60+ formats, PA codec, multi-core ZIPX
- Modern UI · Explorer integration · preview window
- 64-bit native · UAC · VSS-aware · portable
- Commercial-use license
- MSI installer / Group Policy / silent deploy
- Volume licensing eligibility
Perpetual License
Professional
Adds Encryption Suite (with OpenPGP), Backup, Office add-ins, Cloud, and FTP basics.
$
34.95
Per-seat · volume discounts
- Everything in Business
- Encryption Suite — OpenPGP signing & verification
- PowerArchiver Backup — VSS-aware, scheduled, encrypted
- Office add-ins (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Cloud integrations · Send to Secure FTP · Zip-to-Email
- Password Manager · Advanced Compression (PA Max / Ultra)
Perpetual License
Professional Toolbox
Professional plus the standalone apps — PACL, full Secure FTP client, Virtual ISO, full Burner.
$
49.95
Per-seat · volume discounts
- Everything in Professional
- PACL — PowerArchiver Command Line
- Full Secure FTP client (standalone SFTP/FTP)
- Virtual ISO Drive · advanced ISO (ISO9660 + UDF)
- Full Data Burner — CD/DVD/Blu-ray, audio CD, DVD-to-ISO
- Cloud Browser (S3, Drive, OneDrive, Azure, Box)
Perpetual License
Enterprise
Adds FIPS 140-2 encryption, centralized IT control, and audit logging.
$
59.95
Per-seat · volume discounts
- Everything in Professional Toolbox
- FIPS 140-2 validated encryption (AES + FTP)
- HIPAA validation · DFARS trusted encryption
- Centralized IT control · policy enforcement
- Audit logging · secure file shredder
- Home Use for Employees · Microsoft Purview DLP (soon)
3-year total cost · Business + Select
PowerArchiver is a perpetual license — paid once, yours forever. WinZip is an annual subscription — keep paying every year to keep using it.
1 license
5 licenses
30 licenses
PowerArchiver: per-seat license (volume rates from volume tables) + 3-year PA Select at 50% of license price (vs. 75% if paying yearly). Covers PowerArchiver upgrade, priority phone support, and beta access. WinZip Standard 12-month subscription: $29.95/seat/yr × 3 years × license count.
Enterprise editions
Two paths. Same compliance + IT control feature set.
PowerArchiver Enterprise adds FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, centralized IT control, audit logging, HIPAA / DFARS compliance, security-policy enforcement, and Home Use for Employees on top of the full Professional Toolbox feature set. Buy per-seat at $59.95 with volume discounts, or move to Enterprise Unlimited for organization-wide deployment from $4,995.
Per-seat
Enterprise
$59.95
per seat · perpetual · volume discounts at scale
For organizations buying per-seat with predictable seat counts
- Full Professional Toolbox feature set
- FIPS 140-2 validated encryption (AES + FTP components)
- HIPAA compliance · DFARS trusted encryption
- Centralized IT control + deployment customization
- Enterprise-wide security policy enforcement
- Audit logging · secure file shredder
- Hide disabled features from UI
- Volume licensing — per-seat tiers
Site-wide
Enterprise Unlimited
from $4,995
flat-fee site license · scales with org size
For organizations going all-in — single fee, every workstation, no per-seat counting
- Everything in Enterprise (per-seat) plus:
- Single flat fee — no seat-counting overhead
- Add new users freely without re-licensing
- No site / country license limitations
- Custom procurement support (GSA / SEWP / agency-direct)
- Home Use for Employees program
- Free sponsored version for partners
- Microsoft Purview DLP integration (soon)
- Failsafe IT-controlled recovery key (soon)
Business Volume Pricing
Per-seat licenses scale with quantity
Volume discounts apply to Business, Professional, Professional Toolbox, and Enterprise per-seat licenses. The more you buy, the lower the per-license price. At ~500–1,000 seats consider Enterprise ($59.95 with volume rates) or Enterprise Unlimited for org-wide flat-fee deployment with FIPS / HIPAA / DFARS compliance built in.
Business
| Quantity | Per license | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22.95 | — |
| 2–9 | $16.00 | 30% |
| 10–24 | $13.00 | 43% |
| 25–49 | $11.00 | 52% |
| 50–99 | $8.50 | 63% |
| 100–199 | $6.50 | 72% |
| 200–499 | $5.00 | 78% |
| 500–999 | $3.50 | 85% |
| 1000+ | $2.90 | 87% |
Professional
| Quantity | Per license | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $34.95 | — |
| 2–9 | $25.00 | 28% |
| 10–24 | $20.00 | 43% |
| 25–49 | $17.00 | 51% |
| 50–99 | $13.00 | 63% |
| 100–199 | $10.00 | 71% |
| 200–499 | $7.50 | 79% |
| 500–999 | $5.00 | 86% |
| 1000+ | $4.00 | 89% |
Professional Toolbox
| Quantity | Per license | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49.95 | — |
| 2–9 | $35.00 | 30% |
| 10–24 | $28.00 | 44% |
| 25–49 | $22.00 | 56% |
| 50–99 | $17.00 | 66% |
| 100–199 | $14.00 | 72% |
| 200–499 | $10.50 | 79% |
| 500–999 | $7.00 | 86% |
| 1000+ | $5.50 | 89% |
Enterprise
| Quantity | Per license | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $59.95 | — |
| 2–9 | $45.50 | 24% |
| 10–24 | $36.50 | 39% |
| 25–49 | $28.50 | 52% |
| 50–99 | $20.50 | 66% |
| 100–199 | $18.00 | 70% |
| 200–499 | $13.50 | 77% |
| 500–999 | $9.00 | 85% |
| 1000+ | $7.00 | 88% |
When to switch to Enterprise: if you need FIPS 140-2, HIPAA / DFARS validation, audit logging, or centralized IT-control features, jump to Enterprise at $59.95 per-seat (volume rates available) — those compliance + IT features aren't in Business / Professional / Professional Toolbox. For org-wide deploys at high seat counts, Enterprise Unlimited (from $4,995) is typically more cost-effective than per-seat math above ~500 seats. Talk to sales for an Enterprise volume or Unlimited quote.
Prices shown in your region's currency (USD by default; £ on the UK variant). Volume orders billed via PO with NET-30 available for established companies. Request a formal volume quote →
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PowerArchiver editions
All four editions ship from one binary — your license key unlocks features. Business adds commercial license, MSI deploy, volume eligibility. Professional adds Encryption Suite, Backup, Office, Cloud. Professional Toolbox adds the standalone apps — PACL, full FTP, Virtual ISO, full Burner. Enterprise adds FIPS 140-2, HIPAA / DFARS, and centralized IT control.
| Feature | Business / Standard | Professional | Pro Toolbox | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License & pricing | ||||
| Price | $22.95 | $34.95 | $49.95 | $59.95 |
| License | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial | Volume / Unlimited |
| Platforms | Win | Win / Mac | Win | Win |
| Archives | ||||
| Open / extract 60+ formats — ZIP, ZIPX, RAR, 7Z, PA, ISO, CAB, TAR, GZ, BZ2 + multi-volume + password-protected | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create ZIP, ZIPX, PA, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, CAB + multi-volume + SFX + Archive Converter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PA Advanced Codec Pack (JPEG, MP3, PDF, EXE) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Compression tab (PA Max / Ultra) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User interface | ||||
| Modern UI — dual-panel Explorer · ribbon · skins · drag-drop · multi-core compression · shell integration · fast start | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encryption & security | ||||
| AES-256 encryption for ZIP / ZIPX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAE / PAE2 encryption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filename encryption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OpenPGP support | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encryption Suite | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password Manager & Password Profiles | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch / multiple file encrypt & decrypt | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office file encryption (Word, Excel, PDF) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password Policies enforcement | — | — | — | ✓ |
| FIPS 140-2 validated encryption | — | — | — | ✓ |
| FIPS 140-2 validated components (FTP, etc.) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| HIPAA compliance validation | — | — | — | ✓ |
| DFARS trusted encryption | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Backup | ||||
| Enterprise backup with VSS | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup scheduling | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Incremental / differential backup | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup to local / network destinations | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup to cloud / FTP | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Scheduler integration | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detailed logging with email notification | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office & cloud | ||||
| Office add-ins (Outlook, Word, Excel) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud integrations (Dropbox, etc.) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Browser (S3, Drive, OneDrive, Azure, Box) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Send to Secure FTP | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zip-to-Email plugin | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standalone apps | ||||
| PACL — PowerArchiver Command Line | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Secure FTP client (standalone SFTP/FTP) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual ISO Drive (mount ISO as CD/DVD) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Data Burner (CD / DVD / Blu-ray) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| DVD-to-ISO conversion | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Burn ISO to disc | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio CD burner | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create advanced ISO (ISO9660 + UDF) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enterprise compliance & IT control | ||||
| FIPS 140-2, HIPAA, DFARS | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Centralized IT control & deployment customization | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Enterprise-wide file security policy enforcement | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Audit logging | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Secure file shredder | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Hide disabled features from UI | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Microsoft Purview DLP integration | — | — | — | Soon |
| Failsafe recovery: IT-controlled encryption key | — | — | — | Soon |
| Home Use for Employees program | — | — | — | ✓ |
| No site / country license limitations | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Support & maintenance | ||||
| Updates within PowerArchiver (minor releases) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free support (email / KB) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MSI installer / Group Policy / silent deploy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Volume licensing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PowerArchiver Select maintenance (optional) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited site license option | — | — | — | ✓ |
Free updates within the current lifecycle (minor releases) included with every edition. Major version upgrades (the next major version) require a new license or active PowerArchiver Select — the optional premium maintenance plan that also includes priority phone support, priority feature requests, and priority beta access. Learn more about PA Select. Need site-wide deployment? See Enterprise Unlimited for organization-wide licensing and Home Use for Employees.
PowerArchiver Select
What is PowerArchiver Select?
A premium maintenance plan for paid PowerArchiver editions. Select extends your perpetual license with priority access and free upgrades to the next major version — for buyers who want continuous premium support and automatic future-proofing across PA versions.
| Free upgrades | Both minor releases and every major version for the entire active Select term. |
|---|---|
| Priority support | Phone, email & chat — 48-hour response during business days, average under 2 hours. Direct line to engineering, not a tier-1 ticket queue. |
| Live Registration | Activation codes refresh automatically — no manual key tracking when you reinstall, upgrade, or move machines. |
| Cloud Settings Sync | Back up your PowerArchiver configuration with AES-256 encryption and restore on any device. |
| Priority features | Your suggestions get reviewed and shipped first. |
| Priority beta | See what's coming weeks before public release. |
25% of license price per year · 3-year plan at 50% of license (saves 33% vs. paying yearly).
Final per-edition price shown in cart. Learn more about PA Select →
Regulated industries
Healthcare (HIPAA), financial services, and legal e-discovery — all on the PowerArchiver Enterprise feature set: FIPS 140-2 encryption, audit logging, centralized IT control.
Industry details →Educational Unlimited
Discounted unlimited-user licensing for schools, universities, and academic research. Annual subscription covers all campus, staff, and student computers — including home use.
Educational pricing →Government & defense
FIPS 140-2 + DFARS validated via PowerArchiver Enterprise. Direct purchase or preferred procurement channels (GSA, SEWP) — compliance documentation supplied with sourcing.
Government details →Resellers & partners
Authorized reseller and channel-partner program for distributors, retailers, and IT integrators selling PowerArchiver. Volume discounts on retail SKUs and partner pricing for established channels.
Partner program →FAQ
Pricing questions, answered
What payment methods do you accept?
Major credit cards, PayPal, bank transfer (larger orders). Enterprise: PO / NET-30 invoicing. GSA / SEWP / agency procurement: contact sales.
When does Enterprise make sense?
When you need compliance features absent from lower tiers — FIPS 140-2, HIPAA, DFARS, centralized IT control, audit logging. $59.95 with volume discounts, or Enterprise Unlimited from $4,995 for org-wide deploys. SMB buyers usually stay at Business or Professional.
How does PowerArchiver compare to WinZip on total cost?
Business + 3-yr Select $34.43 vs WinZip Standard $89.85 ($29.95/yr × 3) — save $55.42. At 30 licenses: $495.00 vs $2,695.50. Full breakdown →
Are there long-term PowerArchiver Select plans?
Yes — a 3-year plan at 50% of license vs 75% if paying yearly (saves 33%). Business: $11.48 / 3 yrs. Professional Toolbox: $24.98. Full details →
Can I upgrade from Business to Professional later?
Yes — edition upgrades at a discounted rate (typically the tier-price difference). Contact sales with your license details for a quote.
Does my license expire?
No. Paid licenses are perpetual. minor releases and security patches are free. Major version upgrades (the next major version) need a new license or active PowerArchiver Select.
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