Code Compare
7.3#3 in file comparison software$69.95 one-timeFree planAPIExtensionWindows
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Kaleidoscope
6.3#14 in file comparison softwareFrom $8 a yearmacOS
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| Fact | Code Compare | Kaleidoscope |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Devart says it was founded in 1997 and that Code Compare was introduced in 2010. | The legal notice identifies Leitmotif GmbH at Glanzweg 22, 9872 Millstatt, Austria. |
| Folder comparison | Folder comparison color-codes added, deleted, and changed files, supports include/exclude filters, opens individual file comparisons, and batch-copies files. | Folder comparison displays folder trees and supports inline diffs, Quick Look, and copying items between sides. |
| Founded | 1997 | 2022 |
| Purpose | Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders. | Kaleidoscope compares and merges text, image, and folder contents. |
| Support | Devart says free support includes documentation, forums, an AI support chatbot, and basic email troubleshooting; support for trial licenses includes extended email assistance and product updates. | Users can contact support or send feedback from the app’s Help menu, or email [email protected]. |
| Text comparison | The product highlights inserted, deleted, and modified text, supports within-line highlighting, point-and-click merging, in-place editing, and keyboard merge shortcuts. | Text Compare highlights character-level differences, collapses unchanged areas, and supports navigation between changes. |
Code Compare plans
- Code Compare FreeFree
- EvaluationFree
- Free editionFree
- Pro edition$69.95, paid once
- Code Compare ProPriced on request
Kaleidoscope plans
- TrialFree
- Yearly$8 a year
- Team$10 a year
- Monthly—
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 Kaleidoscope if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.