Meld
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Linux, Windows
Summary
Meld is a free visual diff and merge tool for comparing files, folders, and version-controlled projects. It can show changes as files are edited, help users navigate differences, and assist with three-way merges, including conflict handling and display of the base version. Folder comparison highlights missing or modified files and allows selected files or folders to be ignored. Meld supports Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, and Subversion, including integration with tools such as git mergetool. Users can define regular-expression text filters to ignore matching content, but the filtering feature is incomplete and cannot alter line counts. Meld is available for Linux and Windows: Linux packages are offered through many distributions and Flathub, while Windows users can download an installer. Windows builds do not support automatic updates or portable installs. macOS is not yet supported, although the project lists semi-official builds and installation options through Homebrew, MacPorts, or Fink. The project lists its license as GPLv2 or later, except as noted, and invites users to report problems through an issue tracker or ask questions on a discussion board.
Who it is for
Meld suits people reviewing code changes or patches who need to compare files or folders and resolve merge conflicts. It is intended for Linux and Windows users; macOS is not yet supported.
What is good
- Free under GPLv2 or later, except as noted.
- Supports Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, and Subversion.
- Three-way merge assistance includes conflict handling.
- Compares folders and identifies missing or modified files.
What to know first
- macOS is not yet supported.
- Windows lacks automatic updates and portable installs.
- Text filtering support is incomplete.
- Binary comparison is not supported.
Verdict
Meld offers file, folder, and version-control comparisons with useful merge assistance at no charge. Its platform gaps and limited text filtering are worth considering before choosing it.
Meld plans and pricing
All plansCompared on file comparison software
- Free plan
- Yesgnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org
- Three-way merge
- Yesgnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org
- Folder comparison
- Yesgnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org
Facts
- Purpose
- Meld is a visual diff and merge tool for comparing files, directories, and version-controlled projects.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- File comparison
- It compares, edits, and merges files with live updates, change navigation, text filters, and three-way merge assistance.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Version control
- It supports Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, and Subversion, including integration with tools such as git mergetool.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Text filters
- Users can define regular-expression filters to ignore matching text when comparing files; the documentation says filtering support is incomplete and filters cannot change the number of lines.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Linux availability
- Meld is packaged for most Linux and Unix distributions and is available on Flathub.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows availability
- Windows users can download an installer; Meld does not support automatic updates or portable installs.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS status
- Meld is not yet supported on macOS, though semi-official builds and installation options through Homebrew, MacPorts, or Fink are listed.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- License
- The project lists its license as GPLv2 or later, except as noted.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project asks users to open an issue for problems and offers a discussion board for questions.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Latest stable release
- The page lists Meld 3.24.0 as stable, dated 20 June 2026.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes Meld as useful for reviewing code changes and understanding patches.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Merge assistance
- Three way merge assistance includes conflict handling and display of the base version.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- Meld is packaged for most Linux and Unix distributions and is available on Flathub.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows
- Windows users can download an installer, but automatic updates and portable installs are not supported.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS
- The site says macOS is not yet supported, though semi official builds and installation options through Homebrew, MacPorts, or Fink are available.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The official site lists Meld 3.24.0 as the stable release, dated 20 June 2026.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
- Maintainers
- The site lists Kai Willadsen, Stephen Kennedy, and Vincent Legoll as primary authors.gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/meld/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- gnome.pages.gitlab.gnome.org/meld/help/text-filters.html· checked 30 Sept 2026