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Beyond Compare

Ch 067.1of 32 File Comparison Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Three-way mergeYes
  4. 4Folder comparisonYes
  5. 5Git integrationYes
  6. 6Syntax highlightingYes
  7. 7Platform supportdesktop
  8. 8Merge scopethree way
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Overview

Beyond Compare is ranked #6 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 Edition — Per-User $35 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Per user · each licensed user may use Beyond Compare on any number of computers scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro Edition — Per-User $70 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Per user · each licensed user may use Beyond Compare on any number of computers scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Standard Edition — Site $5,250 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Unlimited users at a single named location scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro Edition — Site $10,500 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. Unlimited users at a single named location scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Standard Edition — Enterprise $21,000 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. All users of an organization worldwide scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro Edition — Enterprise $42,000 once One-time purchase; no annual renewal fees. All users of an organization worldwide scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on file comparison software

Free plan
Noscootersoftware.com
Three-way merge
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Folder comparison
Yesscootersoftware.com
Git integration
Yesscootersoftware.com
Syntax highlighting
Yesscootersoftware.com
Platform support
desktopscootersoftware.com
Merge scope
three_wayscootersoftware.com

Facts

Purpose
Beyond Compare compares folders, text files, images, and tables, and helps users review differences and merge changes.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Other formats
The feature list includes comparisons for CSV, tab-delimited, HTML table, Excel worksheet, binary, image, and audio tag data.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Remote and cloud access
Pro includes secure FTP connections, remote Subversion repositories, and cloud storage options including WebDAV, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and OneDrive.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
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.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Support resources include a help file, video tutorials, articles, user forums, problem reporting, and direct contact options.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
Scooter Software says it does not sell, trade, or rent personal information and states that its handling of personal information is GDPR compliant.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Customer base
Scooter Software says Beyond Compare has over a million users worldwide, ranging from individual developers to Fortune 500 personnel.scootersoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Madison, Wisconsin, USAscootersoftware.com · 23 Sept 2026

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