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pigz
zlib.net/pigzAlso covers linux and macos
pigz compresses and decompresses gzip files in parallel across multiple processor cores.
Alternatives
The Best Pigz Alternatives in 2026
3 alternatives0 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like Pigz? Here are 3 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are open source.
pigz compresses and decompresses gzip data in parallel across multiple processor cores.
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First suggestionpigzpigz compresses and decompresses gzip files in parallel…Open source optionTrackmaTrackma manages lists across multiple sites on Unix-like…Another optionGNU GzipGNU Gzip compresses and decompresses files using the gzip…
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GNU Gzip
gnu.org/software/gzipAlso covers linux and macos
GNU Gzip compresses and decompresses files using the gzip format, with project information from GNU.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Trackma manages lists across multiple sites on Unix-like systems, with tools to fetch and update user data.
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What is the best alternative to Pigz?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Pigz are pigz, GNU Gzip, and Trackma.
Are there open-source alternatives to Pigz?
Yes: Trackma.
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