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git-split-diffs vs diffr: catalog facts
git-split-diffs	diffr
Best for: Developers reviewing Git changes in a terminal	Best for: Developers who review code changes in terminal diffs
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Shows Git diffs side by side with syntax highlighting Highlights changes within lines All 3 strengths for git-split-diffs Shows Git diffs side by side with syntax highlighting Highlights changes within lines Falls back to unified diffs in narrow terminals	Highlights word-level changes within diff hunks Works with standard input and output All 4 strengths for diffr Highlights word-level changes within diff hunks Works with standard input and output Can integrate with Git Supports color customization and line numbers
Requires Node.js 14 or later Side-by-side layout needs a wide terminal	Designed for terminal diff review
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for git-split-diffs github.com/banga/git-split-diffs Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for diffr github.com/mookid/diffr Catalog checked October 8, 2026

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