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DiffMerge vs WinMerge

DiffMerge

diffmerge.net

WinMerge

winmerge.org

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FigureDiffMergeWinMerge
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
Plans published11
Spec score · Diff and Merge Tools8.1 (#12)7.0 (#26)
Folder comparisonIt compares and merges directory trees and can synchronize folder hierarchies.Folder comparisons can use regular-expression file filters, compare files by size and date, and include subfolders.
IntegrationsThe SourceGear DiffMerge manual lists integration instructions for Git, Mercurial, TortoiseSVN, Microsoft TFS, and Microsoft VSS 2005.WinMerge offers Windows shell integration, archive support using 7-Zip, and plugin support.
PurposeDiffMerge compares and synchronizes folders and compares and merges files.WinMerge compares files and folders and presents differences visually for merging.
SupportThe opened DiffMerge support page currently displays demo-site text rather than product support information.The support page directs users to discussion forums and asks bug reporters to include the WinMerge version and, if possible, a configuration log.

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DiffMerge

  • DiffMerge$30, paid once

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  • WinMergeFree

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