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Compare It!

Compare It! is a Windows application for visually comparing and merging files.

Place
#23 of 33
Score
6.0
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What Compare It! is

Compare It! is a Windows application for visually comparing and merging files. It places two text files side by side, marks differences with colors, and includes an overview bar for navigating changes. You can move edits between files by clicking or using a keystroke, then edit within the comparison window. Listed formats include MS Word, Excel, PDF, and RTF. Version 4 adds viewers for binary and image files, while syntax highlighting supports C++, Java, C#, Delphi, HTML, and custom syntax files. The program can compare a file with its zipped version and use converters to treat other formats as text. It creates HTML comparison reports and prints colored reports matching the display. An auto-backup folder keeps earlier versions for recovery after an inaccurate merge. A downloadable shell extension adds shell integration. Folder comparison is not built in; the maker directs users to Synchronize It! for folder synchronization. A Personal license costs $29, paid once, with a full-featured trial for up to 30 days.

Good

  • Side-by-side colored difference display
  • Click or keystroke merging and editing
  • Supports Word, Excel, PDF, and RTF
  • Binary and image viewers included
  • HTML and printable comparison reports

Watch out

  • Windows only
  • No free plan
  • Folder comparison requires separate product
  • Three-way merge is unavailable

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who need visual file comparison, merging, reports, and version-control support. Developers can use its listed syntax highlighting and custom syntax files.

Verdict

Compare It! combines visual comparison, editing, merging, reporting, and backup features in one Windows tool. Its lack of built-in folder comparison and three-way merge may matter for broader synchronization workflows.

Plans and prices

From Compare It!'s own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Compare It! Personal license$29, paid once1 year of free minor and major updates · free email technical support

The facts

Each one read from Compare It!'s own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Archives and converters
It can compare a file with its zipped version and use converters to compare other file formats as text.checked 7 Oct 2026
Backup
An auto-backup folder stores old file versions so users can revert after an inaccurate merge.checked 7 Oct 2026
Developer features
Syntax highlighting includes built-in support for C++, Java, C#, Delphi, and HTML, with custom syntax files also supported.checked 7 Oct 2026
File formats
The product page lists comparison support for MS Word, Excel, PDF, and RTF files.checked 7 Oct 2026
Folder comparison limit
Compare It! cannot compare folders itself; the maker directs users to its separate Synchronize It! product for folder synchronization.checked 7 Oct 2026
Merge and edit
Users can move changes between files with a click or keystroke and edit files in the comparison window.checked 7 Oct 2026
Other viewers
Version 4 adds viewers for binary and image files.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
Compare It! is a visual file comparison and merging tool.checked 7 Oct 2026
Reports
It can create HTML comparison reports and print colored reports matching the on-screen display.checked 7 Oct 2026
Shell integration
A downloadable CompareIt! shell extension provides shell integration support.checked 7 Oct 2026
Side by side comparison
It displays two text files side by side and highlights differences with colors and an overview bar.checked 7 Oct 2026
Support and updates
The registration page includes free email technical support and one year of free minor and major updates.checked 7 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Platforms
The maker says Compare It! runs on MS Windows variants and lists Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Win10/Win11 as tested systems.checked 7 Oct 2026

Money

Trial
The shareware version is full-featured and can be evaluated free for up to 30 days before registration is required to keep using it.checked 7 Oct 2026

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