Meld is an open-source, Python-based visual diff and merge tool that allows you to compare and edit files, supports syntax highlighting, and integrates with version control systems like CVS, Subversion, and Mercurial for dynamic diff updates. It works offline, is lightweight, portable, and ad-free.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Python
- GTK




Comments about Meld as an Alternative to DiffMerge
Covers all of the functions, has a very nice UI and it's open source compared to other commercial alternatives (Beyond Compare)

Most users think Meld is a great DiffMerge alternative.
Meld is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to DiffMerge.
Meld is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DiffMerge.
- Meld is Free and Open Source
- Meld is Lightweight

























































Better Unicode handling than discontinued DiffMerge.