JoyClick vs Keka
A factual comparison of JoyClick and Keka. Only capabilities published in official sources are stated; anything unverified is marked as not documented.
Keka is a macOS file archiver for compressing and extracting archives, with Finder and Dock integration.
At a glance
| JoyClick | Keka | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS | macOS |
| Category | Mac Utility, File Management, Right-Click Toolkit | File archiver (compress and extract) |
| Distribution | Mac App Store | Official website / Mac App Store |
| Price | $8.99 (one-time) | See the official listing |
| License | Proprietary | See the official repository |
| Minimum OS | macOS 14.0+ | See the official listing |
Capability comparison
The JoyClick column reflects the current JoyClick feature set. The Keka column only states a capability when it is documented in that product's official sources; otherwise it is marked "Not documented". Always confirm the latest details on the official listing.
| Capability | JoyClick | Keka |
|---|---|---|
| Create new files | Yes | Not documented |
| Batch rename with live preview | Yes | Not documented |
| Copy To / Move To with favorite destinations | Yes | Not documented |
| File hash (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512) | Yes | Not documented |
| Duplicate file finder | Yes | Not documented |
| Similar photo finder | Yes | Not documented |
| Disk space visualization | Yes | Not documented |
| Image conversion | Yes | Not documented |
| Quick open in Terminal / editors | Yes | Not documented |
| Context menu customization | Yes | Not documented |
| Available on the Mac App Store | Yes | Not documented |
When to choose JoyClick
- Your goal is everyday file management: creating files, renaming, copying, hashing and cleaning up.
- You want file actions in the right-click menu rather than an archive-focused tool.
- You want duplicate finding and disk space analysis alongside file actions.
When Keka may be a better fit
- Your main task is compressing and extracting archives in many formats.
- You need archive encryption and archive-specific options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does JoyClick replace Keka?
No. Keka is a file archiver for compressing and extracting archives. JoyClick is a right-click toolkit for file management actions. Many people would use them for different tasks, and they are not direct substitutes.
Should I compare them feature by feature?
Only for the tasks you actually need. If your priority is archives, Keka is archiver-focused; if your priority is everyday file actions from the context menu, that is JoyClick’s focus.
JoyClick information: Mac App Store listing. Keka information: Keka official website and Keka on GitHub .
Compare for yourself on your Mac
Download JoyClick - Right-Click Tools on the Mac App Store. Requires macOS 14.0+, $8.99 one-time purchase, privacy: Data Not Collected.