Araxis Merge
6.3#11 in file comparison software$129 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitAraxis Merge vs Avidemux
What both publish
| Fact | Araxis Merge | Avidemux |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Merge includes a command-line interface, a Windows Automation API, a macOS AppleScript API, and a Windows .NET assembly. | Tasks can be automated using projects, a job queue and scripting capabilities. |
| Purpose | Araxis Merge is a Windows and macOS application for two-way and three-way file comparison, merging, and folder synchronization. | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. |
| Support | New licences include one year of support and product updates, and renewal after the first year is optional. | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. |
Araxis Merge plans
- Standard$129, paid once
- Professional$269, paid once
Avidemux plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- AvidemuxFree
Pick Araxis Merge if…
Merge suits developers, legal and publishing professionals, code reviewers, auditors, and release or quality-control managers. Professional is the relevant edition when three-way comparison and merging are needed.
Pick Avidemux if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.