Beyond Compare vs Code Compare
Beyond Compare
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| Figure | Beyond Compare | Code Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · File Comparison Software | 8.3 (#6) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Company | Scooter Software describes itself as an independent, employee-owned software company in Madison, Wisconsin. | Devart says it was founded in 1997 and that Code Compare was introduced in 2010. |
| Purpose | Beyond Compare is client software for comparing and synchronizing files and folders. | Code Compare compares and merges differing files and folders. |
| Support | Support resources include a help file, video tutorials, knowledge base articles, user forums, and a contact channel for reporting problems. | Devart says free support includes documentation, forums, an AI support chatbot, and basic email troubleshooting; support for trial licenses includes extended email assistance and product updates. |
| Trial | The download includes both Standard and Pro functionality, and the maker says it may be evaluated for free before a license is purchased for continued use. | The download page offers a Code Compare trial, but does not state its duration there. |
Plans
Beyond Compare
- Standard — per-user (1–4)$35, paid once
- Pro — per-user (1–4)$70, paid once
- Standard — site$5,250, paid once
- Pro — site$10,500, paid once
- Standard — enterprise$21,000, paid once
- Pro — enterprise$42,000, paid once
Code Compare
- Code Compare FreeFree
- EvaluationFree
- Free editionFree
- Pro edition$69.95, paid once
- Code Compare ProPriced on request
In their own words
Beyond Compare
Beyond Compare is desktop software for comparing and synchronizing files and folders on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can compare folders, text files, images, and tables, then combine changes from two versions into one output. Folder Sync helps reconcile differences and copy data to or from disks, FTP servers, and ZIP files. Repetitive comparison or synchronization work can be automated with its scripting language and command-line interface. Pro adds text and folder merging, source-control commands, SFTP and FTPS, registry comparison, and integrations for WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, and Subversion. The download includes Standard and Pro functionality for a 30-day trial; continued use requires a license. Per-user perpetual licenses for one to four users cost $35 as a one-time purchase for Standard and $70, paid once for Pro. Site and enterprise options are also listed. The maker says compared data is not sent externally unless a networked repository is used. Licenses are not available as floating, concurrent, or server licenses.
Code Compare
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