WinMerge Alternatives

WinMerge is described as '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' and is a leading Diff Tool in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WinMerge for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best WinMerge alternative is Meld, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinMerge are Beyond Compare, KDiff3, Araxis Merge and P4Merge.

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WinMerge alternatives are mainly Diff Tools, but if you're looking for File Comparison Tools or Merge File Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Mac + Free and Mac + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WinMerge.
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  1. UltraCompare icon
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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...

    17 UltraCompare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Compare icon
     37 likes

    Comparison plugin for Notepad++ editor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Notepad++
     
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    Comments about Compare as an Alternative to WinMerge
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    Compares line by line for coding or config files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Compare icon
    Compare icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Compare is a great WinMerge alternative.

    • Compare is Free and Open SourceWinMerge is also Free and Open Source
  3. DeltaWalker icon
     12 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. 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
     
  5. ExamDiff Pro icon
     14 likes

    ExamDiff Pro is a powerful, intuitive, and easy to use visual side-by-side comparison tool for comparing and merging text and binary files, and directories.

    52 ExamDiff Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. DiffMerge icon
     39 likes

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

    57 DiffMerge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Code Compare icon
     18 likes

    Free file and folder merge tool providing two-way comparison, Visual Studio and Atmel Studio integration, enhanced folder sync, syntax highlighting, batch operations, Intellisense, navigation by change type, command line support, and detailed control over merges.

    54 Code Compare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Code Compare as an Alternative to WinMerge
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    Folder compare, sintax highlights

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Code Compare icon
    Code Compare icon
    • Some users think Code Compare is a great WinMerge alternative, some don't.

    • Code Compare is Paid and ProprietaryWinMerge is Free and Open Source
  8. mergely icon
     15 likes

    Merge is an online merge and diff tool that allows you to share and save your documents.

    32 mergely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  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...

    64 Kompare alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Flathub
     
  10. Difftastic icon
     3 likes

    Difftastic is a diff tool that compares files based on their syntax. It supports over 20 programming languages and when it works, it's fantastic.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  11. ForskScope icon
     2 likes

    GUI tool with cross-platform support named after "forske forskjell" (research difference) 🤍

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. DiffPlug icon
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    DiffPlug is a free text editor/differ and image viewer/differ. Purchasing a license allows you to diff other kinds of files such as Simulink.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about DiffPlug as an Alternative to WinMerge
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    Not just Windows. Multiple OS Support. Free & OSS except for the "Matlib" and/or "Simulink" diffs. Free version supports diff for: File, Folder, Archive, Image, GIT, SVN, (maybe more?)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    DiffPlug icon
    • DiffPlug is Freemium and ProprietaryWinMerge is Free and Open Source
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