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Beyond Compare

Ch 037.2of 32 File Comparison Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Three-way mergeYes
  4. 4Folder comparisonYes
  5. 5Merge conflict toolsYes
  6. 6Binary comparisonYes
  7. 7Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
  8. 8Version-control supportYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: beyond-compare.com, scootersoftware.com
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Overview

Beyond Compare is ranked #3 of 32 in file comparison software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Beyond Compare plans and pricing

All plans
Standard — per-user (1–4) $35 once $35 / user 1–4 users · perpetual license · Windows, macOS, Linux scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Pro — per-user (1–4) $70 once $70 / user 1–4 users · perpetual license · Windows, macOS, Linux scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Standard — site $5,250 once $5250 Unlimited users · single named location scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Pro — site $10,500 once $10500 Unlimited users · single named location scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Standard — enterprise $21,000 once $21000 All personnel worldwide in the organization and subsidiaries scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Pro — enterprise $42,000 once $42000 All personnel worldwide in the organization and subsidiaries scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on file comparison software

Free plan
Nobeyond-compare.com
Three-way merge
Yesbeyond-compare.com
Folder comparison
Yesbeyond-compare.com
Merge conflict tools
Yesbeyond-compare.com
Binary comparison
Yesbeyond-compare.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxbeyond-compare.com
Version-control support
Yesbeyond-compare.com

Facts

Purpose
Beyond Compare is client software for comparing and synchronizing files and folders.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compare and merge
It compares folders, text files, images, and tables, and combines changes from two file or folder versions into one output.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Folder synchronization
Its Folder Sync interface can reconcile data differences and copy to and from disks, FTP servers, and ZIP files.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Automation
A scripting language and command-line interface can automate repetitive tasks and schedule synchronizations.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Pro edition
Pro adds text and folder merging, source control commands, SFTP and FTPS, registry comparison, and integrations for WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, and Subversion.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms
Beyond Compare is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Intended users
The maker describes developers, system administrators, and others as users of the application.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Trial
The download includes both Standard and Pro functionality, and the maker says it may be evaluated for free before a license is purchased for continued use.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
License limits
Licenses are perpetual and one-time purchase, and the maker says it does not offer floating, concurrent, or server licenses.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Data handling
Scooter Software says it does not process customer data, and Beyond Compare does not send compared data externally unless a networked repository is used.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security claims
The maker says installers and executables are code signed and scanned with multiple antivirus products before release.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security limitations
The maker says it has no ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, or HITRUST certifications and does not support FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 compliant encryption.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
Support resources include a help file, video tutorials, knowledge base articles, user forums, and a contact channel for reporting problems.scootersoftware.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
Scooter Software describes itself as an independent, employee-owned software company in Madison, Wisconsin.beyond-compare.com · 3 Oct 2026

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