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Diffinity vs DiffMerge: catalog facts
DiffinityDiffMerge

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

Best for: Developers who want a free graphical diff and merge tool for version control

Free

Freeware.

Free

Free to use under SourceGear's freeware license.

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
  • Two-way diff and three-way merge with editable panes
  • Side-by-side folder comparison
All 4 strengths for DiffMerge
  • Two-way diff and three-way merge with editable panes
  • Side-by-side folder comparison
  • Same feature set on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Windows Explorer right-click integration
  • Windows only
  • Requires the .NET 8 runtime
  • Closed source freeware
  • Infrequent updates
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Diffinity

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

Sources for DiffMerge

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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