Beyond Compare
Change is inevitable, so manage it with the best tools
Beyond Compare is a file and folder comparison, merge, and synchronization utility for Windows, macOS, and Linux, developed by Scooter Software. It is used to compare folders, text files, images, and tables, review differences, merge changes from two versions of a file or folder into a single output, and synchronize local data with FTP sites, cloud storage, and zip files.
Features include filters for limiting displayed differences, syntax highlighting and comparison rules for documents, source code, and HTML, and dedicated viewers for data files, executables, binary data, and images. The merge view supports color coding, section highlighting, a built-in syntax-highlighting editor, and integration with version control systems, including check-in and check-out commands. Folder Sync works across disks, FTP servers, and zip files, and repetitive tasks can be automated with a scripting language callable from the command line for scheduled syncs. The application also offers a dark theme and word wrapping.
Beyond Compare is aimed at developers, system administrators, and others who need to compare, merge, and synchronize data. It is available as a free trial, with features varying across versions and editions.
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