Code Compare
7.3#3 in file comparison software$69.95 one-timeFree planAPIExtensionWindows
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Compare Suite
6.6#7 in diff and merge tools$70 one-timeFree planWindows
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| Fact | Code Compare | Compare Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Folder comparison | Folder comparison color-codes added, deleted, and changed files, supports include/exclude filters, opens individual file comparisons, and batch-copies files. | The product compares and synchronizes folders, including folders on local or remote locations. |
| Founded | 1997 | 2000 |
| Purpose | Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders. | Compare Suite is a file comparison tool for office professionals, software developers, and webmasters. |
| Trial | The download page offers a Code Compare trial, but does not state its duration there. | The fully functional evaluation version can be used for 30 days with no functional limitation. |
Code Compare plans
- Code Compare FreeFree
- EvaluationFree
- Free editionFree
- Pro edition$69.95, paid once
- Code Compare ProPriced on request
Compare Suite plans
- LightFree
- Standard$70, paid once
- Professional$140, paid once
Pick Code Compare if…
Code Compare suits developers who need to compare or merge source files and folders. Its Visual Studio extension, standalone app, and version-control integrations offer options for different workflows.
Pick Compare Suite if…
Compare Suite suits Windows users who need to compare documents or folders, including office professionals, developers, and webmasters. It may also fit workflows that use FTP, archives, command-line automation, or document-management integrations.