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Diffract

Ch 027.6of 32 File Comparison Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free 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

Diffract is ranked #2 of 32 in file comparison software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

Diffract plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free $0 forever Unlimited file and directory diffs · CLI and desktop app · syntax highlighting for 30+ languages · three diff algorithms · hex/binary comparison getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pro $34 once one-time purchase · per seat Three-way merge · PDF, Excel and Word comparison · semantic code comparison · Git integration and history browser · all v1.x updates included getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on file comparison software

Free plan
Yesgetdiffract.com
Three-way merge
Yesgetdiffract.com
Folder comparison
Yesgetdiffract.com
Git integration
Yesgetdiffract.com
Syntax highlighting
Yesgetdiffract.com
Platform support
desktopgetdiffract.com
Merge scope
three_waygetdiffract.com

Facts

Purpose
Diffract is a desktop tool for comparing code, folders, documents and binary files side by side.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Code comparison
Text and code comparisons include syntax highlighting for 30+ languages, word-level changes, moved-block detection and collapsible unchanged regions.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Merge
Pro includes three-way Git merge conflict resolution with local, remote and common-ancestor views.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Document comparison
Pro compares PDF, Word and Excel files; PDFs can be rendered with changes highlighted on the page or viewed as extracted text.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
CLI
The command-line interface supports standard, Myers and patience diff algorithms for scripts, Git hooks and CI pipelines.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
The maker says comparisons run entirely on the local machine and files never leave the computer.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The documentation describes OS context-menu integration and Git difftool use; remote URL comparisons are a Pro feature.docs.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free tier terms
The Free tier may be used on any number of devices, including for commercial use, but redistribution is not permitted.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
License limit
A Pro license key specifies a seat count and a version ceiling; it covers versions up to the version specified by the key.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The terms say the maker is not obligated to provide maintenance or technical support; the site invites questions and bug reports by email.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Refunds
The terms allow a full refund request within 30 days of purchase, handled by Paddle.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026
Maker
The legal notice names SmallSoftLoaf Software - Kevin Jung as the service provider at an address in Leutenbach, Germany.getdiffract.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Leutenbach, Germanygetdiffract.com · 23 Sept 2026

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