EVERYTHING XIAOMI
Get listed

DiffMerge

DiffMerge is a desktop utility for comparing and merging files, as well as comparing and synchronizing folders.

Place
#12 of 33
Score
6.3
DiffMerge's website

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.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
DiffMerge$30, paid once30-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

Alternatives to DiffMerge

All alternatives
  1. 1Diffchecker logo

    Diffchecker

    Free planiOSWebAPIExtension
    8.2From $15 a month
  2. 2

    Avidemux

    Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOSWindows
    7.3Free plan
  3. 3

    Code Compare

    Free planAPIExtensionWindows
    7.3$69.95 one-time
  4. 4KDiff3 logo

    KDiff3

    Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows
    7.3Free plan
  5. 5

    UltraCompare

    LinuxmacOSWindows
    7.1From $99.95 a year
  6. 6Diffract logo

    Diffract

    Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
    6.8$34 one-time