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Diffinity vs Beyond Compare: catalog facts
Diffinity	Beyond Compare
Best for: Windows users reviewing and merging text or source code changes	Best for: Developers and administrators who compare and sync folders by hand
Free Freeware.	Paid Paid license with a free trial.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Highlights changed lines, words, and characters Compares folders as well as text files All 3 strengths for Diffinity Highlights changed lines, words, and characters Compares folders as well as text files Supports syntax highlighting and portable use	Compares folders, text, images and tables Merges changes from two versions All 4 strengths for Beyond Compare Compares folders, text, images and tables Merges changes from two versions Synchronizes local folders, FTP sites and cloud storage Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Windows only Requires the .NET 8 runtime	Paid after the trial Proprietary software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Diffinity truehumandesign.se/s_diffinity.php Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Beyond Compare scootersoftware.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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