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Araxis Merge vs Kaleidoscope

Araxis Merge

araxis.com

Kaleidoscope

kaleidoscope.app

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FigureAraxis MergeKaleidoscope
Price from—$0.67/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WindowsYes—
macOSYesYes
Plans published24
Spec score · File Comparison Software8.4 (#3)7.6 (#22)
Spec score · Diff and Merge Tools8.4 (#3)7.6 (#18)
Folder comparisonIt compares and synchronizes directory trees, and supports archive comparison on Windows.Folder comparison displays folder trees and supports inline diffs, Quick Look, and copying items between sides.
HeadquartersIsle of Man, British IslesMillstatt, Austria
PurposeAraxis Merge is a Windows and macOS application for two-way and three-way file comparison, merging, and folder synchronization.Kaleidoscope compares and merges text, image, and folder contents.
SupportNew licences include one year of support and product updates, and renewal after the first year is optional.Users can contact support or send feedback from the app’s Help menu, or email [email protected].
Text comparisonIt compares text files, highlights changes within lines, and supports point-and-click merging and in-place editing.Text Compare highlights character-level differences, collapses unchanged areas, and supports navigation between changes.

Plans

Araxis Merge

  • Standard$129, paid once
  • Professional$269, paid once

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Kaleidoscope

  • TrialFree
  • Yearly$8 a year
  • Team$10 a year
  • MonthlyPrice not published

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