DiffMerge
DiffMerge is a desktop utility for comparing and merging files, as well as comparing and synchronizing folders.
What DiffMerge is
DiffMerge is a desktop utility for comparing and merging files, as well as comparing and synchronizing folders. It can compare directory trees and synchronize folder hierarchies, and it compares text revisions such as source code, XML, and HTML with support for ASCII, MBCS, and Unicode. File comparisons use a color-coded side-by-side view with detailed highlights within changed lines. Ignore rules can filter whitespace, comments, line endings, character case, and lines matching regular expressions. Its in-place editor supports unlimited undo and automatically compares documents again after edits. DiffMerge can create HTML comparison reports with syntax highlighting. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, and Fedora, while the manual includes integration instructions for Git, Mercurial, TortoiseSVN, Microsoft TFS, and Microsoft VSS 2005. The listed plan is 30.00 USD once and specifies a Windows download, version 1.0.8. The maker offers a 30-day evaluation of all functions after downloading the setup program. The homepage describes it as useful for software developers, web designers, and other professionals.
Good
- Compares and synchronizes folder hierarchies
- Highlights text changes side by side
- Ignore rules cover whitespace, comments, and more
- Editor offers unlimited undo
- Creates syntax-highlighted HTML reports
Watch out
- No free plan
- Listed 30.00 USD once plan specifies Windows version 1.0.8
- Support page does not provide product support information
Who it suits
DiffMerge may suit software developers, web designers, and other professionals who compare files or synchronize folder trees. It is relevant if you need side-by-side text review and HTML comparison reports.
Verdict
DiffMerge covers both folder comparisons and detailed text-file review, with an editor and report export. The listed paid plan specifies a Windows download, while downloads are also listed for macOS, Ubuntu, and Fedora; check which package and trial terms apply to your platform.
Plans and prices
From DiffMerge's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DiffMerge | $30, paid once | 30-day evaluation · Windows download · Version 1.0.8 |
The facts
Each one read from DiffMerge's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Change highlighting
- File comparisons use a color-coded side-by-side view with detailed highlights of changes within lines.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download details
- The listed Windows download is version 1.0.8, 1.20 MB, and a self-extracting setup program.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Evaluation
- The maker's download page says unregistered users can try all functions for 30 days after downloading the setup program.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Folder comparison
- It compares and merges directory trees and can synchronize folder hierarchies.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Ignore rules
- It can ignore whitespace, comments, line endings, character case, and lines matching specified regular expressions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The SourceGear DiffMerge manual lists integration instructions for Git, Mercurial, TortoiseSVN, Microsoft TFS, and Microsoft VSS 2005.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The homepage describes the utility as useful for software developers, web designers, and other professionals.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Merge editing
- Its in-place editor provides unlimited undo and automatically recompares documents after each edit.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DiffMerge compares and synchronizes folders and compares and merges files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Reports
- It can create HTML comparison reports with syntax highlighting for archiving or distribution.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened product pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The opened DiffMerge support page currently displays demo-site text rather than product support information.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Text files
- It compares revisions of text files, including source code, XML, and HTML, with support for ASCII, MBCS, and Unicode.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Other platforms
- SourceGear's DiffMerge download page lists Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, and Fedora downloads.checked 11 Oct 2026
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