Code Compare
7.3#3 in file comparison software$69.95 one-timeFree planAPIExtensionWindows
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UltraCompare
7.1#5 in file comparison softwareFrom $99.95 a yearLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Code Compare | UltraCompare |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 1994 |
| Purpose | Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders. | UltraCompare compares and merges text files, folders, and documents including Word, Excel, and PDF. |
| 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. | The maker offers an AI assistant for feature, setup, workflow, or licensing help, support cases, FAQs, documentation, and a community run forum. |
| Trial | The download page offers a Code Compare trial, but does not state its duration there. | The fully functional Windows download includes all features and provides a 30 day trial; a license is required to continue using it after the trial. |
| Version control | The maker lists integrations including TFS, SVN, Git, Mercurial, Perforce, TortoiseGit, GitKraken, SourceTree, and Git Extensions. | It integrates with Git, Subversion, and CVS as a difftool and mergetool. |
Code Compare plans
- Code Compare FreeFree
- EvaluationFree
- Free editionFree
- Pro edition$69.95, paid once
- Code Compare ProPriced on request
UltraCompare plans
- UltraEdit Core Subscription$99.95 a year
- UltraEdit Enterprise Subscription$119.95 a year
- UltraEdit Core Perpetual$179.95, paid once
- UltraEdit Enterprise Perpetual$249.95, 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 UltraCompare if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.