Beyond Compare vs DirEqual
Beyond Compare
beyond-compare.com
DirEqual
naarakstudio.comSide by side
| Figure | Beyond Compare | DirEqual |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · File Comparison Software | 8.3 (#6) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Data handling | Scooter Software says it does not process customer data, and Beyond Compare does not send compared data externally unless a networked repository is used. | For support requests, Naarak Studio says it collects the user's IP address, email address, and information provided such as crash logs or diagnostic information. |
| License limits | Licenses are perpetual and one-time purchase, and the maker says it does not offer floating, concurrent, or server licenses. | The EULA says a single user license covers three household computers, commercial use on one company computer, and a small business license covers up to five company computers. |
| Support | Support resources include a help file, video tutorials, knowledge base articles, user forums, and a contact channel for reporting problems. | The maker provides a support form that asks users to include as much detail as possible and accepts attachments up to 100 MB. |
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
DirEqual
- Monthly Subscription$5 a month
- Annual Subscription$15 a year
- Single User License$39, paid once
- Annual Business Subscription$59 a year
- Small Business License$129, paid once
- Site License$499, paid once
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.
DirEqual
DirEqual has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.