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KDiff3 vs Codiff: catalog facts
KDiff3Codiff
Free

Free and open source under the GPL v2 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Compares and merges files and whole directories
  • Three-way merge for resolving version control conflicts
  • Focused on quickly viewing local diffs
  • Includes skill files for AI coding agents
  • Interface looks dated next to newer diff tools
  • Focused on text; no rich comparison of binary formats
  • Young project with no published GitHub releases
  • Documentation of features and platforms is limited
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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