Code Compare
7.3#3 in file comparison software$69.95 one-timeFree planAPIExtensionWindows
VisitCode Compare vs Diffinity
What both publish
| Fact | Code Compare | Diffinity |
|---|---|---|
| Folder comparison | Folder comparison color-codes added, deleted, and changed files, supports include/exclude filters, opens individual file comparisons, and batch-copies files. | Diffinity can compare folders as well as files. |
| Purpose | Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders. | Diffinity compares and merges text files, showing differences line by line and highlighting differing characters or words. |
| Version control | The maker lists integrations including TFS, SVN, Git, Mercurial, Perforce, TortoiseGit, GitKraken, SourceTree, and Git Extensions. | The documentation explains how to configure Diffinity with Git and Perforce Helix P4V as a diff tool. |
Code Compare plans
- Code Compare FreeFree
- EvaluationFree
- Free editionFree
- Pro edition$69.95, paid once
- Code Compare ProPriced on request
Diffinity plans
- DiffinityFree
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 Diffinity if…
Diffinity suits Windows users who need to compare text files, folders, or source code and want a free tool that can be configured with Git or Perforce Helix P4V. It is also relevant to users who value encoding warnings and inline diff updates.