ForskScope AlternativesDiff Tools & File Comparison Tools like ForskScope

ForskScope is described as 'GUI tool with cross-platform support named after "forske forskjell" (research difference) 🤍' and is a Diff Tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ForskScope for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, KDE Plasma and Web-based apps. The best ForskScope alternative is WinMerge, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ForskScope are Meld, Beyond Compare, KDiff3 and Araxis Merge.

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  1. WinMerge icon
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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.

    69 WinMerge alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
  2. Meld icon
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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.

    53 Meld alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • GTK
     
  3. Beyond Compare icon
     327 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.

    70 Beyond Compare alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. KDiff3 icon
     118 likes

    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    60 KDiff3 alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE Plasma
     
  5. Araxis Merge icon
     43 likes

    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.

    62 Araxis Merge alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. P4Merge icon
     27 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.

    47 P4Merge alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Kaleidoscope icon
     22 likes

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

    45 Kaleidoscope alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  8. Diffuse is a small and simple text merge tool written in Python. With Diffuse, you can easily merge, edit, and review changes to your code.

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    • Linux
     
  9. SemanticDiff icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. Diffchecker icon
     15 likes

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

    72 Diffchecker alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  11. DeltaWalker icon
     12 likes

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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. WinMerge JP icon
     15 likes

    WinMerge JP is a fork of the original WinMerge, but after 2018 the two are nearly identical. WinMerge JP's features including 3-way compare has been merged into the original.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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