KDiff3 AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Folder Comparison Tools

The best Folder Comparison alternative to KDiff3 is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to KDiff3 and many of them are Folder Comparison Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Folder Comparison Tool alternatives to KDiff3 are WinMerge, Beyond Compare, Araxis Merge and Kaleidoscope.

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KDiff3 alternatives page was last updated Jan 25, 2022
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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 KDiff3

     
    Comments about Meld as an Alternative to KDiff3
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    Negative •Feb 2, 2020
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    Meld isn’t as well-suited for syncing whole directory trees.

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 29, 2020
    0

    Free, GTK-based, similar function.

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    • Most users think Meld is a great KDiff3 alternative.

    • Meld is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to KDiff3.

    • Meld is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KDiff3.

    • Meld is Free and Open SourceKDiff3 is also Free and Open Source
    • Meld is LightweightKDiff3 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

    WinMerge VS KDiff3

     
  4. Beyond Compare icon

    Beyond Compare

     321 likes
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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 KDiff3

     

    • Most users think Beyond Compare is a great KDiff3 alternative.

    • Beyond Compare is the most popular Mac alternative to KDiff3.

    • Beyond Compare is the most popular commercial alternative to KDiff3.

    • Beyond Compare is Paid and ProprietaryKDiff3 is Free and Open Source
    • Beyond Compare is LightweightKDiff3 is not according to our users
  5. Araxis Merge icon

    Araxis Merge

     43 likes
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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

    Araxis Merge VS KDiff3

     
  6. Kaleidoscope icon

    Kaleidoscope

     21 likes
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    Use Kaleidoscope to spot the differences in text and image files. Review changes in seconds with the worlds most advanced file comparison application.

    41 Kaleidoscope alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    Kaleidoscope screenshot 1

    Kaleidoscope Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Works Offline

    Kaleidoscope VS KDiff3

     

    • Kaleidoscope is the most popular iPad alternative to KDiff3.

    • Kaleidoscope is Paid and ProprietaryKDiff3 is Free and Open Source
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    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

    Meld for OSX VS KDiff3

     
  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.

    51 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 KDiff3

     
  10. ExamDiff Pro icon

    ExamDiff Pro

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    ExamDiff Pro is a powerful, intuitive, and easy to use visual side-by-side comparison tool for comparing and merging text and binary files, and directories.

    48 ExamDiff Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File comparison

    ExamDiff Pro Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Side-by-Side Comparison

    ExamDiff Pro VS KDiff3

     
  11. DeltaWalker icon

    DeltaWalker

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    Intuitive, multi-platform application for two and three-way visual file and folder comparison.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DeltaWalker screenshot 1

    DeltaWalker VS KDiff3

     
  12. WinMerge 2011 icon

    WinMerge 2011

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    WinMerge 2011 series is a fork of the original WinMerge application that compiles without ATL/MFC dependencies to enable zero-budget developers to build WinMerge from sources using Visual C++ Express editions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinMerge 2011 screenshot 1

    WinMerge 2011 Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for FTP

    WinMerge 2011 VS KDiff3

     
  13. Diffinity icon

    Diffinity

     23 likes
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    Diffinity is a diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy to read source code diffs. It will compare the content of two files and present the differences in an easy to read line by line and char by char basis.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Diffinity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Readability
    4.  XAML

    Diffinity VS KDiff3

     
  14. Code Compare icon

    Code Compare

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    Code Compare is a free file and folder merge tool from Devart. New version of Code Compare comes with significantly increased startup speed:

    50 Code Compare alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Code Compare screenshot 1

    Code Compare Features

    1.  Compare Source Code

    Code Compare VS KDiff3

     
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