WinMerge Alternatives for Linux

WinMerge 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 50 alternatives to WinMerge and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WinMerge are Beyond Compare, KDiff3, P4Merge and SemanticDiff.

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WinMerge alternatives are mainly Diff Tools but may also be File Comparison Tools or Folder Comparison Tools.  Other popular filters includes Mac + Free and Mac + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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.

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WinMerge alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2024
  1. Meld icon
     412 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • GTK

    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 commentOct 27, 2022
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentApr 20, 2017
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    Guest

    Very good alternative to WinMerge on linux

    Positive commentAug 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
     319 likes

    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.

    63 Beyond Compare alternatives
    Folder compare

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 commentOct 21, 2020
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentAug 18, 2019
    0
    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 commentDec 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
  3. KDiff3 icon
     117 likes

    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    54 KDiff3 alternatives
    KDiff3 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    KDiff3 Features

    1.  3 way merge
    2.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    3.  Text Wrapping
    KDiff3 iconWinMerge Icon

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    Guest

    solid cross platform utility

    Positive commentNov 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 commentAug 11, 2019
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    Guest

    does not diff files (checksum)

    Negative commentJul 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
  4. P4Merge icon
     26 likes

    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.

    42 P4Merge alternatives
    P4Merge screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    P4Merge Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    6.  Image Comparison
    P4Merge iconWinMerge Icon

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    teknopaul23

    Very good tool IMHO: I have been using it for years, both as a visual diff and it integrates well as a 3 way merge tool for version control systems not just perforce, e.g. git , svn, bzr. Which is its primary purpose. AFAIK its QT based, only ugly if you think QT is. Default UI uses RedHat default laf, and Crystal icons from Everaldo

    Positive commentFeb 24, 2024
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    Guest

    Can not compare directories. Ugly as hell.

    Negative commentDec 12, 2019
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    • P4Merge is Free and ProprietaryWinMerge is Free and Open Source
  5. SemanticDiff icon
     5 likes

    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.

    46 SemanticDiff alternatives
    Moved code blocks are highlighted.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    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
    SemanticDiff iconWinMerge Icon

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    • SemanticDiff is the most popular Web-based alternative to WinMerge.

    • SemanticDiff is Free and ProprietaryWinMerge is Free and Open Source
    • SemanticDiff is LightweightWinMerge is not according to our users
  6. Diffchecker icon
     15 likes

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

    49 Diffchecker alternatives
    Compare text

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Diffchecker Features

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

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  7. UltraCompare icon
     6 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    UltraCompare Features

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

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  8. DeltaWalker icon
     12 likes

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

    43 DeltaWalker alternatives
    DeltaWalker screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DeltaWalker iconWinMerge Icon

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  9. Kompare icon
     12 likes

    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...

    56 Kompare alternatives
    Kompare screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
    Kompare iconWinMerge Icon

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