Beyond Compare
Easily compare files and folders on FTP, local and cloud storage with source control integration and 3-way merge support.
What is Beyond Compare?
Beyond Compare allows you to compare files and folders. By using simple, powerful commands you can focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not. You can then merge the changes, synchronize your files, and generate reports for your records.
You can compare entire drives and folders at high speed, checking just sizes and modified times. Or, thoroughly verify every file with byte-by-byte comparisons. FTP sites and zip files are integrated seamlessly, so you can update your website with the touch of a button. Beyond Compare also supports cloud storage and can be used directly from most version control systems. Folder synchronization is also possible and repetitive tasks can be automated using a flexible scripting language.
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Tags
- Diff Tool
- Version Control
- merge-folders
- compare-pdf
- merging
Recent user activities on Beyond Compare
- DanKS liked Beyond CompareDa
Norl Upvoted a comment on KDiff3 as an alternative to Beyond CompareAs BC and unlike Meld, it align changes by adding lines, which is a key feature to visually compare code. Meld explicitly states it does not do that. kdiff3 also supports multiple platforms (as stated). Unfortunately, it does not support on-click line/block merging (merge from side to side visually) like Meld or BC.
OrdinaryPerson added Beyond Compare as alternative(s) to TextDiff UWP
I am so happy to have purchased this (version 3) after using the trial quite a while ago. It is fantastic, for comparing so many different things. I use it for backing up, finding duplicates, keeping files that are the latest and dumping the older, seeing the various changes you have made in a document, slight changes of images using tolerance... the list goes on. I honestly am surprised at how many functions this helps my workflow while on the computer - I needed it for doing basic comparisons early on, but have found so many ways to use it in my workflow. It truly is "Beyond Compare" ;)
I am looking forward to trying the new 3-way-compare in version 4, and I will likely be upgrading to 4. Plus Scooter Software has excellent support. Highly recommended!
I seriously have no idea how I could possibly work without this tool. Never would have thought the need to compare files and directories would come up so often. I use it for things unrelated to programming several times every week (plus many times every day for programming work).
As far as I can tell, the Mac version of BeyondCompare doesn't support comparing a file or folder against a version control system. If this is a must-have feature for you, as it is for me, you'll want to look elsewhere.
Didn't find anything better.
One of the very best, most powerful file/folder synchronization applications around.
I am using this software on both Windows and Linux for over 10 years now and I can't do without it. I think that every serious programmer should have at least this software in their toolset. The price of 30 USD (standard) or 60 USD (professional) per license is a very good investment. No returning license costs either.
And above all, it's very reliable software.
Disclaimer: I am a happy user of Beyond Compare and not affiliated to any one working at Scooter Software or their owners.
A must-have utility for any serious software developer/programmer. I use Beyond Compare on a near-daily basis. Very reliable and solid.