DiffMerge

Visual compare and merge tool. Two-way and three-way merge with folder diff support.

CommercialGUI

Windows, macOS, Linux⭐Free for personal use, $39/user for commercial use

Description

DiffMerge is a visual application for comparing and merging files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides a clean interface for two-way and three-way diffs with folder comparison capabilities. DiffMerge is known for being straightforward and reliable.

Key Features

Graphical diff and merge interface
Two-way and three-way merge support
Folder diff with recursive comparison
Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Inline difference highlighting
Configurable external editor support
Command line interface available
Integration with version control

Installation

# Download from official website
# https://www.sourcegear.com/diffmerge/downloads/

# macOS (Homebrew)
brew install --cask diffmerge

Usage

# Compare two files
sgdm file1.txt file2.txt

# Merge with base file
sgdm file1.txt base.txt file2.txt -r merged.txt

# Compare directories
sgdm dir1/ dir2/

Pros

+Clean and simple interface
+Free for personal use
+Good three-way merge
+Cross-platform support
+Lightweight

Cons

-Commercial license needed for business use
-Less feature-rich than competitors
-Slow update cycle
-Limited customization options

Quick Info

Type: Commercial
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Free for personal use, $39/user for commercial use
Category: GUI
Popularity: ⭐

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