Code Compare

Spec sheet

What it does

Code Compare is a Windows visual tool for comparing and merging source files and folders, available as a standalone program and Visual Studio add-in.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Purpose

Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Trial

The download page offers a Code Compare trial, but does not state its duration there.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Support

Devart says free support includes documentation, forums, an AI support chatbot, and basic email troubleshooting; support for trial licenses includes extended email assistance and product updates.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Founded

1997Read 28 Sep 2026 · devart.com

Company

Devart says it was founded in 1997 and that Code Compare was introduced in 2010.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Android Studio

The maker says Code Compare can be linked to Android Studio as an external tool for comparing and merging code.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Command-line interface

The CLI accepts up to three file or folder paths and parameters for source-control type, environment, waiting, and comparison titles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.devart.com

Company headquarters and size

LinkedIn lists headquarters at 3422 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, Delaware, with a company size of 201–500 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company identity

LinkedIn lists the maker as Devart, a privately held software-development company founded in 1997.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Documentation scope

The online documentation covers getting started, basic and advanced comparison, IDE integration, VCS setup, command-line use, FAQs, and release notes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Download

The download page lists Code Compare version 5.5.11, released March 6, 2026.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Folder comparison

Folder comparison color-codes added, deleted, and changed files, supports include/exclude filters, opens individual file comparisons, and batch-copies files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Git configuration

Git integration is configured through .gitconfig difftool and mergetool entries that call CodeCompare.exe and CodeMerge.exe.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.devart.com

Latest release

The download page lists Code Compare 5.5.11, released on 6 March 2026, with a 12.85 MB installer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Licence model

The EULA says the software is licensed rather than sold, with proprietary Devart ownership and restrictions on reverse engineering, redistribution, and transfer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Limit: comparison speed

A TrustRadius review reports that comparisons and multi-tab differences can take noticeable time to appear.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Limit: documentation and UI polish

TrustRadius reviewers request dark mode, a more modern interface, and a more helpful user guide; one reviewer says experienced VCS teams may not need the extra tool.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Limit: feature gaps and errors

G2 reviewers mention missing history or same-file notifications, occasional errors, some features not working as expected, and compatibility problems in one Oracle setup.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: interface and performance

G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the GUI as dated and report lag or slower performance with large files, multiple tabs, or some workloads.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Marketplace positioning

The Visual Studio Marketplace listing describes Code Compare as a standalone diff tool and Visual Studio extension that can be connected to any VCS supporting external comparators through its command line.Read 14 Oct 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com

Merge support

The product supports three-way comparison and merge, and can automatically merge non-conflicting changes while highlighting conflicts.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Older Visual Studio support

Version 5.3 discontinued Visual Studio 2010–2013 support while retaining support for Visual Studio 2015–2019.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.devart.com

Praise: customer support

A 2026 Trustpilot reviewer praises Devart software and says support answers questions promptly and professionally.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Praise: ease of use and integration

G2’s review summary says users repeatedly praise the intuitive interface, visual change display, and Visual Studio integration for simplifying comparison and merging.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: file and folder workflows

TrustRadius users highlight file and folder comparison, visual cues, drag-and-drop pane workflows, and synchronization with production or other revisions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Praise: version-control integration

TrustRadius identifies Git and other version-control integrations as a frequently valued capability for tracking and merging changes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Privacy behavior

The application checks for updates and sends version, development-environment, and installation-ID data; Devart says it does not send personal information or user code and lets users edit or decline error reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Rating on G2

4.3 out of 5 from 56 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Trustpilot

3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews for DevartRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Rating on TrustRadius

9 out of 10 from 4 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Recent release change

Version 5.5 added Visual Studio 2026 support; version 5.4 added file-change notifications and horizontal mouse scrolling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.devart.com

Refactoring-aware matching

Pro can match similar lines after refactoring, detect moved code blocks, and show structural changes in a Difference Explorer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Semantic comparison

Its structural comparison analyzes code signatures and supports lexical comparison for C#, C++, Visual Basic, JavaScript, Java, and XML.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Standalone app

Code Compare is offered both as a standalone file comparison tool and as a Visual Studio extension.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Support channels

Devart provides a contact form, feedback and feature-request pages, a public forum, and product documentation for Code Compare support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

System requirements

Requirements include .NET Framework 4.0 through 4.6 or later, 48 MB of disk space, and Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.devart.com

Text comparison

The product highlights inserted, deleted, and modified text, supports within-line highlighting, point-and-click merging, in-place editing, and keyboard merge shortcuts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Text diff and merge

Features include colored change blocks, highlighting within lines, point-and-click merging, and editing files in the comparison view.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Three-way merge

Pro provides three comparison panes, automatic merging of non-conflicting changes, highlighted conflicts, and one-click conflict resolution.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Version control

The maker lists integrations including TFS, SVN, Git, Mercurial, Perforce, TortoiseGit, GitKraken, SourceTree, and Git Extensions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Version-control integrations

Devart lists TFS, SVN, Git, Mercurial, Perforce, TortoiseSVN, TortoiseGit, TortoiseHg, SmartSVN, AnkhSVN, and RapidSVN integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Visual Studio

Code Compare is available as a Visual Studio extension and the product page lists support for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022.Read 3 Oct 2026 · devart.com

Visual Studio integration

The native extension supports Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2026, with switching between integrated and standalone modes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Diff and Merge Tools#1 of 299.2
• File Comparison Software#2 of 339.1