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Beyond Compare

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What it is

Beyond Compare compares folders, text files, images, and tables so users can inspect differences and merge changes. Folder comparisons can include recursive subfolders and filters based on modified time, size, filename case, or file content. Text tools provide syntax highlighting, inline editing, and options to ignore whitespace or comments; Pro adds two-way and three-way text merge. Other supported data includes CSV, tab-delimited files, HTML tables, Excel worksheets, binary files, images, and audio tag data. Folder Sync can reconcile data with disks, FTP servers, and zip files, and command-line scripts can run scheduled syncs. Pro also includes secure FTP connections, remote Subversion repositories, and cloud storage options such as WebDAV, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and OneDrive. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. The license is a one-time purchase, with Standard Edition at $35, paid once per user and Pro Edition at $70, paid once per user. Free evaluation is available, but continued use requires a license.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Beyond Compare compares folders, text files, images, and tables, and helps users review differences and merge changes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Privacy
Scooter Software says it does not sell, trade, or rent personal information and states that its handling of personal information is GDPR compliant.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Support
Support resources include a help file, video tutorials, articles, user forums, problem reporting, and direct contact options.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin, USARead 23 Sep 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Customer base
Scooter Software says Beyond Compare has over a million users worldwide, ranging from individual developers to Fortune 500 personnel.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Folder comparison
Folder comparison supports filters, recursive subfolder comparison, and criteria including modified time, size, filename case, and file content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Free evaluation
Beyond Compare may be evaluated for free, but a license must be purchased for continued use; the site does not state a trial duration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
License updates
The license is a one-time purchase, minor updates are free within the licensed major version, and major version upgrades are generally half price.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Other formats
The feature list includes comparisons for CSV, tab-delimited, HTML table, Excel worksheet, binary, image, and audio tag data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Remote and cloud access
Pro includes secure FTP connections, remote Subversion repositories, and cloud storage options including WebDAV, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and OneDrive.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Synchronization
Folder Sync can reconcile data and copy to or from disks, FTP servers, and zip files, while scripts can be run from the command line for scheduled syncs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Text and merges
Text comparisons support syntax highlighting, inline editing, and ignoring differences such as whitespace and comments; Pro adds two-way and three-way text merge.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Version control integration
Beyond Compare can launch comparisons from major version control systems, and its site lists resources for version control integration and a Visual Studio Code extension.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com

Plans and prices

Standard Edition — Per-User $35, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Per user · each licensed user may use Beyond Compare on any number of computers Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Pro Edition — Per-User $70, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Per user · each licensed user may use Beyond Compare on any number of computers Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Standard Edition — Site $5,250, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Unlimited users at a single named location Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Pro Edition — Site $10,500, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Unlimited users at a single named location Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Standard Edition — Enterprise $21,000, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. All users of an organization worldwide Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com
Pro Edition — Enterprise $42,000, paid once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. All users of an organization worldwide Read 4 Oct 2026 · scootersoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Compares folders, text, images, tables, and more
  • Recursive folder comparison and configurable criteria
  • Pro supports two-way and three-way text merge
  • Command-line scripts can schedule folder syncs
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows

Limits

  • No free plan; continued use requires a license
  • Pro features require the Pro edition
  • Site and enterprise licenses cost more than per-user licenses

Who it suits

Beyond Compare suits developers and others who need to compare files or synchronize folders across local and remote storage. Pro is aimed at users who need advanced merging or the listed remote and cloud connections.

Verdict

Beyond Compare combines detailed comparisons with folder synchronization and a wide range of data formats. Check the edition and license scope for the merge and remote-access features you need.

Where Specifiction places it

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