GNU Diff Utilities AlternativesDiff Tools and other similar apps like GNU Diff Utilities

GNU Diff Utilities is described as 'GNU Diffutils is a package of several programs related to finding differences between files' and is a Diff Tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GNU Diff Utilities for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best GNU Diff Utilities alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNU Diff Utilities are WinMerge, Beyond Compare, KDiff3 and SyncToy.

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GNU Diff Utilities alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 2023
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  1. Meld icon

    Meld

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    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.

    47 Meld alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • GTK
    File comparison

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Compare Source Code
    2.  Folder Comparison
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Comparing folders
    5.  3 way merge
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  One-click merging
    10.  Real Time Comparison
    11.  Portable

    Meld VS GNU Diff Utilities

     

    • Meld is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to GNU Diff Utilities.

    • Meld is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNU Diff Utilities.

    • Meld is Free and Open SourceGNU Diff Utilities is also Free and Open Source
    • Meld is LightweightGNU Diff Utilities is not according to our users
  2. WinMerge icon

    WinMerge

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    WinMerge is an open source differencing and merging tool for Windows. WinMerge can compare both folders and files, presenting differences in a visual text format that is easy to understand and handle.

    64 WinMerge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    File Comparison

    WinMerge Features

    1.  Folder Comparison
    2.  Diff detection
    3.  Image-Diff
    4.  Shell integration
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Portable
    8.  Directory sync
    9.  Compare Text

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  4. Beyond Compare icon

    Beyond Compare

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    File and folder comparison tool offering source control integration, 3-way merge support, and selective synchronization. Supports FTP, cloud, runs offline, uses simple commands for files, customization, and scripting for reporting. Lightweight, portable with CLI and built-in viewer.

    65 Beyond Compare alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Folder compare

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Folder Comparison
    2.  File Sync
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Portable
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Command line interface
    11.  Selective Synchronization
    12. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    Beyond Compare VS GNU Diff Utilities

     

    • Beyond Compare is the most popular Mac alternative to GNU Diff Utilities.

    • Beyond Compare is the most popular commercial alternative to GNU Diff Utilities.

    • Beyond Compare is Paid and ProprietaryGNU Diff Utilities is Free and Open Source
    • Beyond Compare is LightweightGNU Diff Utilities is not according to our users
  5. KDiff3 icon

    KDiff3

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    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    56 KDiff3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    KDiff3 screenshot 1

    KDiff3 Features

    1.  3 way merge
    2.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    3.  Text Wrapping

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  6. SyncToy icon

    SyncToy

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    SyncToy is a free PowerToy designed by Microsoft, that provides an easy to use graphical user interface that can automatically synchronize local or network files and folders, but not WebDAV-, "Windows Mobile" files or folders and no triangle-sync as only Allway Sync...

    71 SyncToy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SyncToy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Latest version 2.1 published on 11/24/2009

    SyncToy Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Comparing folders
    3.  Synchronization

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  7. P4Merge icon

    P4Merge

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    P4Merge uses color coding to allow users to visualize the differences between file or images. It allows three-way merging among files, and shows side-by-side file/image comparison.

    43 P4Merge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    P4Merge screenshot 1

    P4Merge Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    6.  Image Comparison

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  9. Diffchecker icon

    Diffchecker

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    Diffchecker Pro enables you to compare various types of content, on your desktop or directly in the browser.

    52 Diffchecker alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Compare text

    Diffchecker Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Image Comparison
    5.  Compare Text

    Diffchecker VS GNU Diff Utilities

     

    • Diffchecker is the most popular Web-based alternative to GNU Diff Utilities.

    • Diffchecker is Paid and ProprietaryGNU Diff Utilities is Free and Open Source
  10. SemanticDiff icon

    SemanticDiff

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    SemanticDiff is a programming language aware diff for Visual Studio Code and GitHub. It helps software developers understand code changes faster by hiding irrelevant changes, detecting moved code, and highlighting refactorings.

    49 SemanticDiff alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Moved code blocks are highlighted.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  VSCode
    7.  Compare Source Code
    8.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    9.  Text Wrapping
    10. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    11.  Version Control Integration

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  11. ViceVersa icon

    ViceVersa

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    ViceVersa does File Synchronization, File Replication, File Backup and File Comparison. It can automatically verify data using a CRC32 checksum.

    53 ViceVersa alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    ViceVersa Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Folder Sync

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  12. Araxis Merge icon

    Araxis Merge

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    Merge is the visual file comparison (diff), merging and folder synchronization application from Araxis. Use it to compare and merge source code, web pages, XML and other text files with native application performance.

    58 Araxis Merge alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Overview

    Araxis Merge Features

    1.  Compare Text
    2.  Folder Sync

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  13. Compare icon

    Compare

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    Comparison plugin for Notepad++ editor.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Notepad++
    Settings
    Discontinued

    Last commit in 2017.

    Compare Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Side-by-Side Comparison

    Compare VS GNU Diff Utilities

     
  14. Meld for OSX icon

    Meld for OSX

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    Meld is a visual diff and merge tool targeted at developers. Meld helps you compare files, directories, and version controlled projects. It provides two- and three-way comparison of both files and directories, and has support for many...

    42 Meld for OSX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Meld for OSX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Syntax Highlighting

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