External diff tool guide
Araxis Merge
Professional file comparison, three-way merge, folder synchronization, image comparison, binary comparison, and report generation for Windows and macOS.
Category
Desktop GUI
License
Commercial, 30-day trial
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Best for
Teams that need polished desktop review, three-way merges, reports, and comparison of source files, office documents, folders, or binaries.
Strengths
- Strong two-way and three-way merge
- Folder sync and reporting
- Office, PDF, image, and binary comparison workflows
Limitations
- Commercial license
- No Linux desktop version
- More than needed for quick browser checks
Key features
2-way and 3-way file comparison
Folder comparison and synchronization
Image and binary comparison
HTML/XML/UNIX diff reports
Install notes
Download the trial or licensed installer from the Araxis website.