WinMerge AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Folder Comparison Tools for Linux

WinMerge is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Folder Comparison Tool alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WinMerge and nine of them are Folder Comparison Tools available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Folder Comparison Tool alternatives to WinMerge are Beyond Compare, KDiff3, Diffchecker and UltraCompare.

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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.

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WinMerge alternatives page was last updated Oct 27, 2022
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  1. Meld icon
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    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.

    46 Meld alternatives
    File comparison

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • GTK
    Folder comparison
    Version control
    +5
    Folder comparsion

    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
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    redtrillix

    Its a very nice looking app and it is compatible with a lot of OS's and is FOSS.

    Positive comment •Oct 27, 2022
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    Guest

    compares three files. it can not only compare three directories but also merge them!

    Positive comment •Apr 20, 2017
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    Guest

    Very good alternative to WinMerge on linux

    Positive comment •Aug 29, 2022
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    • Most users think Meld is a great WinMerge alternative.

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

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

    • Meld is Free and Open SourceWinMerge is also Free and Open Source
    • Meld is LightweightWinMerge is not according to our users
  2. Beyond Compare icon
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    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.

    64 Beyond Compare alternatives
    Folder compare

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Text compare
    Folder merge
    +3
    Text merge

    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
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    Guest

    Payed. WinMerge is free as in free beer.

    Negative comment •Oct 21, 2020
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    Guest

    Everything included for comparison between folders and across files including line by line cross check

    Positive comment •Aug 18, 2019
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    chuckh

    Very slick; intuitive. I far prefer the side-by side layout to the Winmerge layout, and given the amount I use it am happy to pay.

    Positive comment •Dec 20, 2020
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    • Most users think Beyond Compare is a great WinMerge alternative.

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

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

    • Beyond Compare is Paid and ProprietaryWinMerge is Free and Open Source
    • Beyond Compare is LightweightWinMerge is not according to our users
  4. KDiff3 icon
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    KDiff3

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    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    55 KDiff3 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    KDiff3 Features

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

    solid cross platform utility

    Positive comment •Nov 1, 2020
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    Guest

    Lightweight, good 3 ways merge with 4 sub-windows. Really really visualization. I love it, it works from Linux, Windows to Mac.

    Positive comment •Aug 11, 2019
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    Guest

    does not diff files (checksum)

    Negative comment •Jul 16, 2015
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    • Most users think KDiff3 is a great WinMerge alternative.

    • KDiff3 is Free and Open SourceWinMerge is also Free and Open Source
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    Diffchecker

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

    50 Diffchecker alternatives
    Compare text

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Compare images
    Compare PDFs
    +2
    Compare spreadsheets

    Diffchecker Features

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

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  6. UltraCompare icon
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    UltraCompare

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    UltraCompare Professional is folder/file compare utility loaded with features to enable you to compare text files and folders, word documents, and even zip files and jar archives. UltraCompare includes text compare, binary file compare with the capability to merge differences...

    15 UltraCompare alternatives
    UltraCompare screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    UltraCompare Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Compare Text
    3. Git icon  Git integration
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    UltraCompare screenshot 2
    +2
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    UltraCompare iconWinMerge Icon

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  7. DeltaWalker icon
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    DeltaWalker

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

    43 DeltaWalker alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DeltaWalker iconWinMerge Icon

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  9. DiffMerge icon
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    DiffMerge

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    DiffMerge is a graphical file comparison program for Windows, Mac OS X and Unix, published by SourceGear.

    51 DiffMerge alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    DiffMerge Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Support for Unicode
    4.  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

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    xxdiff

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    xxdiff is a QT based graphical file and directories comparator and merge tool. It provides comparing two files, three files.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    xxdiff Features

    1.  Visual Comparison
    xxdiff iconWinMerge Icon

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  11. Guiffy SureMerge icon
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    Guiffy SureMerge

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    Guiffy is a diff merge tool and folder compare application and API. SureMerge is the most trustworthy source code 3-way merge tool available. Advanced features include tuneable inline diff highlighting, syntax highlighting and a blend of 3 diff algorithms.

    47 Guiffy SureMerge alternatives
    Guiffy SureMerge screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse
    • NetBeans

    Guiffy SureMerge Features

    1.  Compare Text
    Guiffy SureMerge screenshot 1
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    +6
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    Guiffy SureMerge iconWinMerge Icon

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