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Meld for macOS vs ec: catalog facts
Meld for macOSec
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Native macOS packaging of a familiar diff tool
  • Side-by-side comparison and merging
  • Three-way conflict view with an optional diff3 base
  • Browses working-tree and commit changes
  • A community port maintained separately from Meld itself
  • macOS only; other platforms use the main Meld builds
  • A terminal-based interface
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 8, 2026

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