Kompare AlternativesDiff Tools & File Comparison Tools like Kompare

Kompare is described as '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' and is a Diff Tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kompare for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Kompare alternative is WinMerge, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kompare are Meld, Beyond Compare, KDiff3 and ForskScope.

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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.

    81 WinMerge alternatives

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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  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.

    62 Meld alternatives

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

    83 Beyond Compare alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. KDiff3 icon
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    KDiff3 is a file and directory diff and merge tool.

    69 KDiff3 alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE Plasma
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  5. ForskScope icon
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    GUI tool with cross-platform support named after "forske forskjell" (research difference) 🤍

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. P4Merge icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. DirSync Pro icon
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    DirSync Pro is a small, but powerful utility for file and folder synchronization. Java JRE 1.7 or above is needed to run DirSync Pro.

    89 DirSync Pro alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Diffinity icon
     23 likes

    Diffinity is a diff and merging tool with focus on accurate and easy to read source code diffs. It will compare the content of two files and present the differences in an easy to read line by line and char by char basis.

    54 Diffinity alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    53 Kaleidoscope alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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  10. Compare up to N folders side-by-side with intelligent minority-difference highlighting — the only N-way directory comparison tool for Windows & Linux.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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