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WinMerge

Ch 106.8of 32 File Comparison Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Three-way mergeYes
  4. 4Folder comparisonYes
  5. 5Merge conflict toolsYes
  6. 6Binary comparisonYes
  7. 7Supported platformsWindows
  8. 8Version-control supportYes
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Overview

WinMerge is ranked #10 of 32 in file comparison software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

WinMerge plans and pricing

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WinMerge Free Free open-source file and folder comparison and merge tool for Windows · GPLv2 winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
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Three-way merge
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Folder comparison
Yeswinmerge.io
Merge conflict tools
Yeswinmerge.io
Binary comparison
Yeswinmerge.io
Supported platforms
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Version-control support
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Facts

Purpose
WinMerge is a free, open-source tool for visually comparing and merging files and folders on Windows.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
File comparison
File comparison includes side-by-side panes, inline difference highlights, syntax highlighting, a difference pane, and moved-line detection.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Image and table comparison
Image comparison provides block highlights and overlay mode, while table comparison displays CSV and TSV files in table format.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Patches and conflicts
WinMerge creates Normal, Context, and Unified patches and can resolve conflict files produced by other tools.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
WinMerge offers 64-bit Windows Explorer shell integration, 7-Zip archive browsing, plugins, and use as an external diff tool alongside version control tools.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The site describes workflows for developers comparing branches, administrators syncing configuration folders, and power users comparing files, tables, and images.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Windows requirements
Current 32-bit builds require Windows XP SP3 or newer, and 64-bit builds require Windows 7 or newer.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Other operating systems
The FAQ says official WinMerge targets Windows and that there are currently no plans for official cross-platform support in the main project line.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Security and integrity
Official release packages publish SHA-256 checksums, and the site recommends comparing a downloaded package's hash with its published digest before running it.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Source transparency
WinMerge is licensed under GPLv2, developed by volunteers, and provides a full source archive with each stable release.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The site provides FAQ, step-by-step guides, and antivirus troubleshooting guidance.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026
Warranty
The software is provided as-is under GPLv2 without warranty of any kind, to the extent permitted by applicable law.winmerge.io · 30 Sept 2026

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