Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
WinMerge
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Three-way mergeYes
- 4Folder comparisonYes
- 5Git integrationYes
- 6Syntax highlightingYes
- 7Platform supportdesktop
- 8Merge scopethree way
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: winmerge.org
Overview
WinMerge is ranked #9 of 27 in diff and merge tools on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
WinMerge plans and pricing
All plansCompared on diff and merge tools
- Free plan
- Yeswinmerge.org
- Three-way merge
- Yeswinmerge.org
- Folder comparison
- Yeswinmerge.org
- Git integration
- Yeswinmerge.org
- Syntax highlighting
- Yeswinmerge.org
- Platform support
- desktopwinmerge.org
- Merge scope
- three_waywinmerge.org
Facts
- Purpose
- WinMerge compares files and folders and presents differences visually for merging.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Use
- WinMerge can be used as a standalone application or as an external differencing and merging tool.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- File comparison
- It supports three-way file comparisons, syntax highlighting, word wrap, and detection of moved lines.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Image comparison
- Image comparison can highlight differences with blocks and overlay images.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Table comparison
- Table comparison displays CSV and TSV contents in columns and can wrap text in each column.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Version control
- WinMerge can create patch files and resolve conflict files.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- WinMerge offers Windows shell integration, archive support using 7-Zip, and plugin support.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The download page lists Windows XP SP3 or newer for the 32-bit installer and Windows 7 or newer for the 64-bit installer.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Current release
- Version 2.16.58.2 was released on 2026-08-27 and is identified as the current version.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page directs users to discussion forums and asks bug reporters to include the WinMerge version and, if possible, a configuration log.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Security and warranty
- The license text says WinMerge is distributed without any warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
- Development
- WinMerge is maintained and developed by volunteers.winmerge.org · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- winmerge.org· checked 2 Oct 2026
- winmerge.org/downloads/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- winmerge.org/support/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- winmerge.org/source-code/· checked 2 Oct 2026