Diffract
Diffract is a purpose-built desktop diff tool that handles far more than plain text. A single app compares text, binary (hex view), images, PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, ZIP/tar archives, and Git commits - all in a multi-tab interface.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
EUPlatforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
Features
- Command line interface
- Works Offline
- Dark Mode
- Syntax Highlighting
- No registration required
- Ad-free
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Developed by
SmallSoftLoaf Software Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $34 + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
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What is Diffract?
Diffract is a purpose-built desktop diff tool that handles far more than plain text. A single app compares text, binary (hex view), images, PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, ZIP/tar archives, and Git commits - all in a multi-tab interface. On top of the standard Myers diff, it offers Patience and Histogram algorithms per comparison, AST-based semantic diff that understands code structure (not just line changes), and automatic moved-block detection. It also runs fully headless as a CLI tool for use in CI pipelines. Licensing is a one-time purchase with no subscription, and validation happens entirely offline.