vimdiff AlternativesDiff Tools and other similar apps like vimdiff

vimdiff is described as 'CLI Visual Merge/Diff tool' and is a Diff Tool in the development category. There are five alternatives to vimdiff for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, KDE Plasma and Flathub apps. The best vimdiff alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like vimdiff are KDiff3, ForskScope, Diffchecker and Kompare.

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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.

    52 Meld alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

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

    • Meld is Free and Open Sourcevimdiff is also Free and Open Source
    • Meld is Lightweightvimdiff is not according to our users
  2. KDiff3 icon

    KDiff3

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    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    60 KDiff3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE Plasma
    KDiff3 screenshot 1
     

    • KDiff3 is the most popular Mac alternative to vimdiff.

    • KDiff3 is Free and Open Sourcevimdiff is also Free and Open Source
  4. ForskScope icon

    ForskScope

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    GUI tool with cross-platform support named after "forske forskjell" (research difference) 🤍

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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.

    72 Diffchecker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Diffchecker is the most popular Web-based alternative to vimdiff.

    • Diffchecker is the most popular commercial alternative to vimdiff.

    • Diffchecker is Paid and Proprietaryvimdiff is Free and Open Source
  6. Kompare icon

    Kompare

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
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