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Diffinity vs Diffchecker: catalog facts
DiffinityDiffchecker

Best for: Windows users reviewing and merging text or source code changes

Best for: People checking changes between text, files or code

Free

Freeware.

Free + paid options

Basic online text comparison is free; some features have free trials and unlimited access is on Pro.

Windows Windows, macOS, Web
  • 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 text, files and code
  • Offers a free side-by-side text comparison
All 3 strengths for Diffchecker
  • Compares text, files and code
  • Offers a free side-by-side text comparison
  • Desktop app supports offline diffs
  • Windows only
  • Requires the .NET 8 runtime
  • Some comparison features are free to try and unlimited on Pro.
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Diffinity

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

Sources for Diffchecker

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.