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Araxis Merge vs WinMerge

Araxis Merge

araxis.com

WinMerge

winmerge.org

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FigureAraxis MergeWinMerge
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
Plans published21
Spec score · Diff and Merge Tools8.4 (#3)7.0 (#26)
Folder comparisonIt compares and synchronizes directory trees, and supports archive comparison on Windows.Folder comparisons can use regular-expression file filters, compare files by size and date, and include subfolders.
IntegrationsThe feature list names integrations with editors and version-control or configuration-management systems including Mercurial, Git, Subversion, and Perforce.WinMerge offers Windows shell integration, archive support using 7-Zip, and plugin support.
PurposeAraxis Merge is a Windows and macOS application for two-way and three-way file comparison, merging, and folder synchronization.WinMerge compares files and folders and presents differences visually for merging.
SupportNew licences include one year of support and product updates, and renewal after the first year is optional.The support page directs users to discussion forums and asks bug reporters to include the WinMerge version and, if possible, a configuration log.

Plans

Araxis Merge

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

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WinMerge

  • WinMergeFree

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