WinMerge Alternatives for Mac

WinMerge is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to WinMerge are Beyond Compare, KDiff3, P4Merge and Diff Checker.

WinMerge 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 WinMerge.

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WinMerge is an open source differencing and merging tool for Windows. WinMerge can compare both folders and files,...

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Meld
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Python
GTK+
46 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 Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WinMerge.
- - Meld is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WinMerge.
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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.
5. LightweightMeld consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Compare Source Code
Comparing folders
3 way merge
Real Time Comparison
One-click merging
Comments about Meld as a Alternative to WinMerge
Most users think Meld is a great WinMerge alternative.
redtrillix
Its a very nice looking app and it is compatible with a lot of OS's and is FOSS.
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Guest
Very good alternative to WinMerge on linux
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Guest
Thats closest alternative on linux, is free and GUI is similar.
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Guest
compares three files. it can not only compare three directories but also merge them!
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Beyond Compare
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Paid • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
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Linux
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 WinMerge.
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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..
2. PortableBeyond Compare can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Works OfflineBeyond Compare can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Folder Sync
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Comments about Beyond Compare as a Alternative to WinMerge
Most users think Beyond Compare is a great WinMerge alternative.
Guest
Payed. WinMerge is free as in free beer.
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Guest
Everything included for comparison between folders and across files including line by line cross check
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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.
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Guest
Most awesome diff/merge tool I've ever used. Only downside is that it's a commercial product and too expensive for casual use.
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KDiff3
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
50 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
Comments about KDiff3 as a Alternative to WinMerge
Most users think KDiff3 is a great WinMerge alternative.
Guest
solid cross platform utility
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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.
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Guest
does not diff files (checksum)
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P4Merge
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Free • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Merge File Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
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. Syntax HighlightingP4Merge supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
2. Works OfflineP4Merge can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in P4Merge without registration.
4. Command line interfaceP4Merge either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Image Comparison
Comments about P4Merge as a Alternative to WinMerge
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Guest
Can not compare directories. Ugly as hell.
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Diffchecker
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Freemium • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
46 Diffchecker alternatives
Diffchecker Pro enables you to compare various types of content, on your desktop or directly in the browser.
- - Diffchecker is the most popular Web-based alternative to WinMerge.
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Diffchecker Features
1. Works OfflineDiffchecker can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Dark ModeDiffchecker supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Syntax HighlightingDiffchecker supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Image Comparison
Araxis Merge
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Paid • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
Windows
53 Araxis Merge alternatives
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.
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Araxis Merge Features
Folder Sync
Meld for OSX
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Free • Open Source
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
39 Meld for OSX alternatives
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...
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Meld for OSX Features
1. Ad-freeMeld for OSX doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableMeld for OSX can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Meld for OSX without registration.
4. LightweightMeld for OSX consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Works OfflineMeld for OSX can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Syntax HighlightingMeld for OSX supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
DiffMerge
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Freemium • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
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
Kaleidoscope
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Paid • Proprietary
Diff Tool
File Comparison Tool
Folder Comparison Tool
Mac
iPad
37 Kaleidoscope alternatives
Use Kaleidoscope to spot the differences in text and image files. Review changes in seconds with the worlds most advanced file comparison application.
- - Kaleidoscope is the most popular iPad alternative to WinMerge.
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Kaleidoscope Features
1. Ad-freeKaleidoscope doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Command line interfaceKaleidoscope either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Works OfflineKaleidoscope can be used without the need to connect to the internet.