Kaleidoscope Alternatives for Linux

Kaleidoscope is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Kaleidoscope and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Kaleidoscope are Beyond Compare, KDiff3, P4Merge and DiffMerge.

Kaleidoscope alternatives are mainly Diff Tools but may also be File Comparison Tools or Folder Comparison Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Kaleidoscope.

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Kaleidoscope

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Meld
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
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45 Meld alternatives
Meld is a visual diff and merge tool. You can compare two or three files and edit them in place (diffs update dynamically). You can compare two or three folders and launch file comparisons. You can browse and view a working copy from popular version control systems such such as...
- - Meld is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Kaleidoscope.
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Meld Features
1. Syntax HighlightingMeld supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
2. Ad-freeMeld doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineMeld can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Meld without registration.
Compare Source Code
Comparing folders
3 way merge
Real Time Comparison
One-click merging
Comments about Meld as a Alternative to Kaleidoscope
Most users think Meld is a great Kaleidoscope alternative.
Tonstef
Sept. 2023 : " Meld is not yet supported on OS X. Third-party binaries are available, and you can install from Homebrew, MacPorts or Fink." => so it is not a good alternative for Kaleidoscope on Mac OS :(
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Beyond Compare
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File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
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59 Beyond Compare alternatives
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.
- - Beyond Compare is the most popular commercial alternative to Kaleidoscope.
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Beyond Compare Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionBeyond Compare can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Folder Sync
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Comments about Beyond Compare as a Alternative to Kaleidoscope
Most users think Beyond Compare is a great Kaleidoscope alternative.
Tonstef
Sept. 2023 : Almost 3 years after the release of the first M1 chips, there's still no version for Mac Silicon (M series). This is unacceptable.
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KDiff3
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
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49 KDiff3 alternatives
KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.
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KDiff3 Features
3 way merge
Side-by-Side Comparison
Text Wrapping
P4Merge
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Free • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Merge File Tool
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40 P4Merge alternatives
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.
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P4Merge Features
1. Command line interfaceP4Merge either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Image Comparison
DiffMerge
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Freemium • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
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47 DiffMerge alternatives
DiffMerge is a graphical file comparison program for Windows, Mac OS X and Unix, published by SourceGear.
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DiffMerge Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionDiffMerge can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. Git SupportDiffMerge supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
Configurable
Support for Unicode
Side-by-Side Comparison
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 4.2.0, released in October 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website
SemanticDiff
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File Comparison Tool
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43 SemanticDiff alternatives
SemanticDiff is a programming-language aware diff for Visual Studio Code. The extension helps software developers understand code changes faster by hiding style-only changes, detecting moved code blocks as well as refactorings.
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SemanticDiff Features
1. Git SupportSemanticDiff supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
2. LightweightSemanticDiff consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModeSemanticDiff supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Syntax HighlightingSemanticDiff supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
5. PortableSemanticDiff can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Text Wrapping
Version Control Integration
Diffuse Merge Tool
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Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
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47 Diffuse Merge Tool alternatives
Diffuse is a small and simple text merge tool written in Python. With Diffuse, you can easily merge, edit, and review changes to your code.
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Diffuse Merge Tool Features
1. LightweightDiffuse Merge Tool consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Fast file and folder search
3 way merge
GNU Diff Utilities
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
Linux
53 GNU Diff Utilities alternatives
GNU Diffutils is a package of several programs related to finding differences between files.
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Kompare
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Linux
KDE
51 Kompare alternatives
Kompare is a graphical diff and merge tool targeting developers. It allows users to compare two different text files or two directories. It is part of KDE Applications (and formerly part of KDE Software Compilation) and therefore primarily used on Linux and other Unix-like...
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SmartSynchronize
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Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Merge File Tool
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41 SmartSynchronize alternatives
SmartSynchronize is a multi-platform file and directory compare tool. It allows you to compare files or perform 3-way-merges, both with the ability to edit the file contents. SmartSynchronize is specialized in comparing directory structures (for example, of software projects)...
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SmartSynchronize Features
3 way merge
DeltaWalker
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File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
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42 DeltaWalker alternatives
Intuitive, multi-platform application for two and three-way visual file and folder comparison.
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Difftastic
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
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48 Difftastic alternatives
Difftastic is a diff tool that compares files based on their syntax. It supports over 20 programming languages and when it works, it's fantastic.
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Difftastic Features
1. Command line interfaceDifftastic either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Syntax HighlightingDifftastic supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Code Syntax Highlighting
Compare Source Code
Side-by-Side Comparison